Alien field ant vs Balkan Maple
Lasius alienus compared with Acer hyrcanum
Key Differences
- Alien field ant is Data Deficient while Balkan Maple is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alien field ant | Balkan Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Formicidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Lasius | Acer |
| Species | Lasius alienus | Acer hyrcanum |
Conservation Status
Alien field ant
DD — Data DeficientBalkan Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alien field ant | Balkan Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alien field ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).
Balkan Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Alien field ant
The Alien field ant (Lasius alienus) is a species in the genus Lasius. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Balkan Maple
The Balkan Maple (Acer hyrcanum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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