Lasius mixtus

Lasius mixtus is a species of ant belonging to the family Formicidae.[1]

Lasius mixtus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Subfamily: Formicinae
Genus: Lasius
Species:
L. mixtus
Binomial name
Lasius mixtus
(Nylander, 1846)

It is native to Europe and Northern America. It is primarily subterranean and socially parasitic. Distinguished from similar species lasius umbratus by the lack or erect or suberect hairs on the scapes and tibiae, and lower petiolar apex.[1]

References

  1. "Lasius mixtus (Nylander, 1846)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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