Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Formicinae Scientific name Prolasius advenus Higher classification Prolasius Order Hymenopterans | Family Formicidae Genus Prolasius Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | |
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Similar Prolasius, Hymenopterans, Monomorium antarcticum, Heteroponera brouni, Huberia | ||
Prolasius advenus eating byformica blue 100 ant food
Prolasius advenus is a species of ant in the genus Prolasius. It is endemic to New Zealand, widespread across the North and South Islands, including offshore islands. It is a relatively small ant, with workers 2.9-3.5mm in length. Its common name is small brown bush ant.
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Prolasius advenus feeding on a mealworm
Biology
Colonies can include hundreds of workers and multiple queens. Prolasius advenus is found in a variety of forest habitats. It is a generalist forager, preying upon and scavenging small arthropods, as well as tending mealy-bugs and scale insects for honeydew.
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