Nest of England's rarest ant species 'stolen
⟶ A nest containing what is believed to be England's rarest ant species has been stolen from a nature reserve in North Wales. The discovery was made on Tuesday. The ants are believed to be *Formica exsecta*, a species that has not been recorded in England for decades.
Background
The ant species is believed to be *Formica exsecta*. This species has not been recorded in England for decades.
Why it matters
The theft represents a significant loss of a rare species. The ants are believed to be *Formica exsecta*, a species that has not been recorded in England for decades.