Lasius aphidicola

(Walsh, 1863)

Shaded Fuzzy Ant

Lasius aphidicola is a of in the Lasius, commonly known as the Shaded Fuzzy Ant. It belongs to the Formicinae and tribe Lasiini. The species was originally described by Walsh in 1863 under the name Formica aphidicola. Like other members of the genus Lasius, it is likely associated with herding , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in the available literature.

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How to pronounce Lasius aphidicola: //ˈlæ.si.əs æˌfaɪ.dɪˈkoʊ.lə//

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