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Lasius nearcticus
New World Fuzzy Ant
Lasius nearcticus is a species of citronella ant in the family Formicidae, native to eastern North America. It belongs to a genus characterized by the production of citronellal, a lemon-scented compound used for alarm communication and defense. The species is part of the Nearctic fauna and has been documented in the eastern United States and parts of Canada.