Lasius reginae

This species exhibits temporary social parasitism. Queens found new colonies by infiltrating an established nest of or, killing the queen and using host workers to care for her initial brood.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Mongolia, Slovenia.

Nomenclature

 *  reginae. Lasius (Austrolasius) reginae Faber, 1967: 75, figs. 2-6, 8-13, 16-19, 21-23 (w.q.m.) AUSTRIA.