Lasius alienus (Foerster, 1850)
Superficially very similar to Lasius niger, Lasius alienus is a smaller species, often found nesting in open areas that recieve plenty of sunshine. It is a common Ant of heathland areas such as Spalford Warren NR in the east of the county, where this one was photographed in March 2009.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Lasius alienus
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Sherwood Forest Trust (2008 Oak Tree Heath invertebrate survey). Natural England - Birklands and Bilhaugh SSSI & Birklands West and Ollerton Corner SSSI, Nottinghamshire Saproxylic invertebrate survey, Natural England Field Unit, April-October 2018.

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Updated January 2020

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