Lasius balearicus

Lasius balearicus displays a peculiar geographical distribution, as it has been solely reported from the top summits of the island of Mallorca. All localities where the species has been collected lay between 800 and 1400 metres above sea level. A typical habitat composition included rocky calcareous surfaces, with sparse and shrubby vegetation, and frequently composed of the endemic plants Hypericum balearicum and Genista valdes-bermejoi. Specimens were collected from nests under stones and on nearby vegetation, frequently tending aphids.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: Spain.

Nomenclature

 *  balearicus. Lasius balearicus Talavera, Espadaler & Vila, 2014: 9, figs. 1, 4 (w.) SPAIN.

Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Balearic Islands.