Yellow meadow ant  (Lasius flavus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Occurs throughout Europe and Britain (4) and found in Japan (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Typically found in rough grassland and gardens, providing the grass is not cut too often. This species can live under the ground as long as the grass is open enough to allow sunlight to reach the soil (3).

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