Every year, the UK Invaded by flying ants. However, this year the insects arrived in the European country in large numbers The cloud can be seen from space.
The ants arrived on British soil on Tuesday (16/7). This phenomenon was very surreal Weather radars mistook the insect cloud for rain.
BBC meteorologist Simon King noticed the error and wrote on Twitter:
“Flying ants!!! Swarms of them in southern England are mistaken by radar for rain!”
Flying ants – species Lasius Niger – They have already canceled outdoor events in the UK, and even delayed the start of matches at the traditional Wimbledon tennis tournament. But the cloud also brings some benefits, such as improved soil fertilization. He also saw winged ants A feast for thousands of seagulls.
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