Caucasian Alder vs Small Black Ant

Alnus subcordata compared with Lasius niger

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Small Black Ant
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family Betulaceae Formicidae
Genus Alnus Lasius
Species Alnus subcordata Lasius niger

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Small Black Ant

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Small Black Ant
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

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).

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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