Lasius reginae

This species exhibits temporary social parasitism. Queens found new colonies by infiltrating an established nest of a different ant species, killing the queen and having the host workers 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.