Latin Etymology: Lasius ("hairy") flavus ("yellow")
Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus) at Geddington, Northants, UK - September 2024
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 2-4mm (workers) 7-9mm (Queen) / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A common species that resides under grasslands such as meadows and lawns where they feed on honeydew produced by root aphids. They are found across Eurasia and North Africa but remain largely subterranean when they can, making them less observable.
Related Species:
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Genus: Lasius
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
A widespread resident
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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