Shaded Fuzzy Ant

Lasius aphidicola, colloquially known as the shaded fuzzy ant, recently found to be distinct from the morphologically similar Palearctic Lasius umbratus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Shaded Fuzzy Ant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lasius speculiventris
• Lasius pallitarsis
• Lasius umbratus
• Lasius americanus
• Lasius flavus
• Lasius mixtus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Formicidae

Genus

Lasius

Species

Lasius aphidicola

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