Lasiini
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Lasius crypticus
Cryptic Fuzzy Ant
Lasius crypticus is a species of ant in the genus Lasius, family Formicidae. Described by E. O. Wilson in 1955, this species is part of a diverse and ecologically significant genus of ants commonly known as citronella or fuzzy ants. The specific epithet 'crypticus' suggests cryptic or hidden characteristics, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Lasius subumbratus
Less Shady Fuzzy Ant
Lasius subumbratus is a species of ant in the genus Lasius, family Formicidae, described by Viereck in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Formicinae and tribe Lasiini. The species is known by the common name "Less Shady Fuzzy Ant" and has been documented in citizen science observations.
Myrmecocystus wheeleri
Wheeler's Honeypot Ant
Myrmecocystus wheeleri is a species of honeypot ant native to arid regions of California, Baja California, and Coahuila. Like other members of the genus, it possesses specialized workers called repletes that store liquid carbohydrates in their distended crops for long-term colony sustenance. The species has been documented to host a gut microbiome dominated by halophiles, distinguishing it from congeners that harbor lactic acid and acetic acid bacteria in their replete crops.
Nylanderia faisonensis
Woodland Crazy Ant
Nylanderia faisonensis is a species of ant in the subfamily Formicinae, commonly known as the Woodland Crazy Ant. It is a member of the genus Nylanderia, which includes several species known for erratic, rapid movement patterns. The species was described by Auguste Forel in 1922. While less studied than its congener the tawny crazy ant (Nylanderia fulva), it shares the characteristic rapid, unpredictable foraging behavior that gives these ants their common name.