Small black ant (Lasius niger)
Facts
| Also known as: | Common black ant |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae |
| Genus | Lasius (1) |
| Size | Worker length: 3.4 - 5 mm (2) Male length: 3.5 - 4.7 mm (2) Queen length: 8 - 9 mm (2) |
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Status
Widespread and very common (1).
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