Formica adamsi

Nests under stones in rocky areas.

Distribution
Formica adamsi was recently discovered in Maine, the first record for New England.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: Canada, United States.



Nomenclature

 *  adamsi. Formica adamsi Wheeler, W.M. 1909e: 84 (w.) U.S.A. [Formica adamsi Wheeler, W.M. 1908g: 408. Nomen nudum.] Subspecies of whymperi: Wheeler, W.M. 1917a: 544; Creighton, 1950a: 509. [First available name is adamsi as this has priority over whymperi (see there): Bolton, 1995b: 191.] Current subspecies: nominal plus alpina, whymperi.