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Labour day ant

Labour day ant

Lasius neoniger

A species of Citronella ants, Also known as Cornfield ant

Lasius neoniger, also known as the turfgrass ant, Labour day ant, cornfield ant or nuisance ant, is a species of ant in the genus Lasius. Found in North America, the species is common in the eastern United States and Canada, though they can be found all over the continent. They are usually light brown in color, with a slightly darker head.

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Attributes of Labour day ant
Adult Food Sources
Honeydew from aphids and other hemipterans, nectar from plants, small insects and arthropods, food debris from human activities, fungi
Larva Food Source
Trophallaxis from adults (exchange of regurgitated food), digestive enzymes from caretaker ants, small insect pieces provided by worker ants, honeydew, proteins from various sources, such as eggs
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Labour day ant
Egg The eggs of the labour day ant are oval and microscopic. Lacking any distinguishable features, they are primarily deposited in protected areas within the nest.
Larva Upon hatching, labour day ant larvae are legless and grub-like, with a soft body primarily focused on feeding and growth, showing little resemblance to adults.
Pupal After several molts, labour day ant enters the pupal stage, resembling adults but inactive and often enclosed in a cocoon, as their tissues reorganize significantly.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult labour day ant's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Adult Labour day ant
Birds, mammals such as anteaters and bears, insects such as other ant species and wasps, arachnids such as spiders
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Interesting Facts About Labour day ant
Every fall, labour day ant perform a synchronized nuptial flight, where millions take to the skies simultaneously for mating, creating an impressive natural spectacle.
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Scientific Classification of Labour day ant
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Adult Habitat of Labour day ant
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Labour day ant Through Different Life Stages
The early stages of labour day ant are typically underground within nests that can be found in lawns, fields, and pastures. Eggs are laid by the queen deep in the nest chambers. Once hatched into larvae, they remain in the protected subterranean nest, tended to by worker ants. Pupae also develop within these nests, transforming into adults underground. To find these stages, one would have to carefully excavate the nests, ensuring minimal disturbance. Adult labour day ant forage above ground for food and can be seen on sidewalks, along the soil surface, and near their nest entrances. Searching for adults would involve looking around the nest openings during periods of activity, particularly on warm, humid days.
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Are Labour day ant harmful to humans?

Different kinds of ants cause different troubles to humans. To be sure, compared with other dangerous creatures, common ants are very harmful to humans, and most of them just gather in the courtyard or room to disturb human life.
But there are some dangerous groups. They have strong jaws and sting needles and can bite or sting when under stress. Usually, ants only cause physical damage and the pain caused by formic acid. These discomforts do not even need to be dealt with, and can be recovered quickly. But there are still very few ant stings that can cause allergies and even death. Other ants can pollute the environment, destroy buildings, affect harvests and even spread diseases.
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