Blueskin vs Small Black Ant

Acacia irrorata compared with Lasius niger

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blueskin Small Black Ant
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family Fabaceae Formicidae
Genus Acacia Lasius
Species Acacia irrorata Lasius niger

Conservation Status

Blueskin

LC — Least Concern

Small Black Ant

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blueskin Small Black Ant
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blueskin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Small Black Ant

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).

Blueskin

The Blueskin (Acacia irrorata) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Small Black Ant

No description available.

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