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Prolasius advenus

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Kingdom
  
Subfamily
  
Scientific name
  
Prolasius advenus

Higher classification
  
Order
  
Hymenopterans

Family
  
Formicidae

Genus
  
Prolasius

Phylum
  
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.

References

Prolasius advenus Wikipedia


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