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The Met Office has issued a “forecast” which could bug the England team as it seeks Euro glory in Sunday’s final against Italy – millions of flying ants are taking flight this weekend and could descend on areas including Wembley.
Over roughly three months each summer, weather conditions are ideal for the insects to mate while in flight around England.
This of course includes north-west London, and the phenomenon was shown in spectacular fashion on Friday when the Met Office tweeted weather radar images that showed, as well as rain clouds, vast swarms of flying ants around London.
Our radar is picking up more than just #rain this morning – it s actually insects!
Flying ants could bug the England team and fans at final, warn experts
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