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Lasius americanus
Woodland Fuzzy Ant
Lasius americanus, commonly known as the woodland fuzzy ant, is a small ant species in the subfamily Formicinae. Workers are characterized by dusty brown coloration with lighter semi-translucent legs and a distinctive lack of erect setae on the antennae. The species was historically confused with the Eurasian Lasius alienus and was only recognized as a distinct North American species in 2018. It inhabits temperate forests and woodlands, typically found under rotting wood or in trees.