Brown Ant vs Yellow Shadow Ant
Lasius brunneus compared with Lasius umbratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brown Ant | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family same | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Genus same | Lasius | Lasius |
| Species | Lasius brunneus | Lasius umbratus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Brown Ant and Yellow Shadow Ant share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lasius.
Conservation Status
Brown Ant
LC — Least ConcernYellow Shadow Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brown Ant | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brown Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Yellow Shadow Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Brown Ant
The Brown Ant (Lasius brunneus) is a species in the genus Lasius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Yellow Shadow Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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