ARKive - Small black ant - Lasius niger- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Small black ant (Lasius niger)

Nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)
Information on the nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
The wings of the green hairstreak butterfly are dull brown on the uppersides, but bright green on the underside, with a white 'streak'... More 8 Images 1 Video
Vestal cuckoo bee (Bombus vestalis)
Until recently, cuckoo bumblebees were once considered to belong to a separate genus (Psithyrus) in recognition of their distinctive... More 5 Images 1 Video
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Garden warbler (Sylvia borin)
Information on the garden warbler (Sylvia borin) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
Bladetail (Lindenia tetraphylla)
The bladetail (Lindenia tetraphylla) is a large but slender dragonfly species with attractive markings, and is the largest member of the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Diplotaxis (Diplotaxis harra)
Information on Diplotaxis harra is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Common scops-owl (Otus scops)
A superbly camouflaged species, the greyish, heavily marked plumage of the common scops-owl makes it almost indistinguishable when perched... More 15 Images 0 videos
Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina)
The beadlet anemone is the most familiar sea anemone in Britain. When disturbed or exposed to air at low tide it appears as a bright red... More 20 Images 4 Videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
White-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus)
The white-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) is a graceful bird that is characterised by its unusually long, bright yellow legs, which are... More 6 Images 0 videos
House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked... More 47 Images 17 Videos
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is the largest heron in Europe. It has a long neck, a strong, dagger-like bill and long yellow legs. In... More 49 Images 11 Videos
Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 35 Images 5 Videos
Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight... More 30 Images 7 Videos
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s distinctive black cap, which contrasts with the... More 30 Images 2 Videos
Masked shrike (Lanius nubicus)
A small and slender species with striking and distinctive colouration, the masked shrike (Lanius nubicus) is also distinguished by its small... More 11 Images 1 Video
Tetrapogon (Tetrapogon villosus)
Information on Tetrapogon villosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spider flower (Cleome amblyocarpa)
Information on Cleome amblyocarpa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)
One of the most numerous of all sea birds, Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is predominantly sooty-black with a white, U-shaped... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Hooded oyster (Saccostrea cucullata)
Information on the hooded oyster is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Four-spotted moth (Tyta luctuosa)
The common name of the Four-spotted moth refers to the white spots on the fore- and hindwings, which stand out in stark contrast to the dark... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very... More 9 Images 0 videos
Rufous-tailed shrike (Lanius isabellinus)
Information on the rufous-tailed shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Eryx (Eryx jaculus)
Information on Eryx jaculus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
The beautiful iridescent plumage of the kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) makes it one of our most colourful and instantly recognisable birds;... More 32 Images 6 Videos
Desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti)
As its name suggests, the desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) is a desert-dwelling bird, with largely sandy-brown plumage which matches well... More 14 Images 0 videos
Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus)
The small heath is amongst the smallest of the butterflies found in the UK. It has pale orange upperwings bordered with brown and with brown... More 14 Images 0 videos

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