Lasius nearcticus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Formicoidea
- Family: Formicidae
- Subfamily: Formicinae
- Tribe: Lasiini
- Genus: Lasius
- Species: nearcticus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasius nearcticus: //ˈleɪsiəs niˈɑːrk.tɪ.kəs//
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Summary
Lasius nearcticus is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, first described by Wheeler in 1906.
Physical Characteristics
Long maxillary palps, small eyes.
Identification Tips
Separated from L. brevicornis by the relative length of the last segment of maxillary palp, longer than penultimate in nearcticus, shorter in brevicornis.
Habitat
Prefers dense, moist woodlands; nests in soil under rocks or fallen logs.
Distribution
New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario south to North Carolina, Tennessee, west to South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado.
Tags
- Lasius
- ant
- Formicidae
- nearcticus