A cloud of flying ants have been spotted heading to the UK - just in time for England's Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday.
July and August are traditionally flying ant season in the UK - although contrary to popular opinion there is not one single " flying ant day ".
However, the Met Office has picked up a swarm of the bugs over the south of the country on Friday - with more set to be on the way for the weekend.
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Their satellite data can pick up "echoes" when there are enough insects grouped together.
A tweet from the Met Office posted on Friday morning said: "Our radar is picking up more than just #rain this morning – it's actually insects!
"Whilst there are a few rain showers, many of the echoes are in fact insects #FlyingAnts #FlyingAntDay."
On the video, pulsating clouds are seen that represent the swarm of creepy crawlies apparently descending on the south east.
It has raised concerns that more could be on their way to London, or more specifically Wembley, where England will meet Italy on Sunday night at 8pm in the eagerly-anticipated Euro 2020 final.
Flying ant clouds occur when males and new queens leave the nest to mate, with many ant colonies doing so on the same day.
According to the Royal Society of Biology, there is not always one flying ant day, but as many as 96 per cent of days between June and September flying ants can be spotted.
It would not be the first time flying ants have descended on a big sporting occasion if they do turn up at the Euro final.
For in past years they've caused a mischief during Wimbledon, which takes place in June and July.
In terms of the weather for Sunday, at the moment it is looking like a mixture of sunshine and what could be heavy showers by the time of kick off.
