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Mega-colonies of 'SUPER ANTS' are storming through Europe

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Tapinoma magnum is native to the Mediterranean region but has moved further north.

Species has spread into France , Belgium , Germany , Switzerland and the Netherlands .

They form 'supercolonies' of 20 million ants across 60 acres due to a 'tireless determination to expand' Experts say the species could potentially cross the English channel.

T. magnum look similar to the black garden ant ( Lasius niger ) but can be discerned by distinctive procession behaviour.

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