Alien field ant vs Broad-tipped Hermit

Lasius alienus compared with Anopetia gounellei

Key Differences

  • Alien field ant is Data Deficient while Broad-tipped Hermit is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alien field ant Broad-tipped Hermit
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family Formicidae Trochilidae
Genus Lasius Anopetia
Species Lasius alienus Anopetia gounellei

Evolutionary Relationship

Alien field ant and Broad-tipped Hermit share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alien field ant

DD — Data Deficient

Broad-tipped Hermit

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alien field ant Broad-tipped Hermit
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alien field ant

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Broad-tipped Hermit

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Broad-tipped Hermit

The Broad-Tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species in the genus Anopetia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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