Beggar'S-Buttons vs Yellow Shadow Ant
Arctium lappa compared with Lasius umbratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Formicidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Lasius |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Lasius umbratus |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernYellow Shadow Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Yellow Shadow Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Yellow Shadow Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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