Alien field ant vs bristly bearberry
Lasius alienus compared with Arctostaphylos columbiana
Key Differences
- Alien field ant is Data Deficient while bristly bearberry is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alien field ant | bristly bearberry |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Ericales (Ericales) |
| Family | Formicidae | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Lasius | Arctostaphylos |
| Species | Lasius alienus | Arctostaphylos columbiana |
Conservation Status
Alien field ant
DD — Data Deficientbristly bearberry
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alien field ant | bristly bearberry |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
bristly bearberry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
bristly bearberry
The Bristly bearberry (Arctostaphylos columbiana) is a species in the genus Arctostaphylos. 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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