Alien field ant vs black currant-tree
Lasius alienus compared with Antidesma ghaesembilla
Key Differences
- Alien field ant is Data Deficient while black currant-tree is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alien field ant | black currant-tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Formicidae | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Lasius | Antidesma |
| Species | Lasius alienus | Antidesma ghaesembilla |
Conservation Status
Alien field ant
DD — Data Deficientblack currant-tree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alien field ant | black currant-tree |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
black currant-tree
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Guyana.
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.
black currant-tree
The Black Currant-Tree (Antidesma ghaesembilla) is a species in the genus Antidesma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found in Guyana.
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