Formica integra

Distribution
Eastern North America, ranges from Nova Scotia and Québec south to Mississippi.

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



Biology
Nest site selected in areas of moderate to heavy cover. Nest begun in or under a log or stump. Extensive use made of thatching. The finished nest considerably influenced by the size of the object in which it was started but, when this is small, a dome shaped nest results (Creighton, 1940)

Nomenclature

 *  integra. Formica integra Nylander, 1856b: 62 (footnote) (w.) U.S.A. Mayr, 1886d: 425 (q.m.). Subspecies of rufa: Emery, 1893i: 652; Wheeler, W.M. 1908g: 406; Creighton, 1940a: 1; of truncicola: Wheeler, W.M. 1913c: 116; Wheeler, W.M. 1913f: 444; Wheeler, W.M. 1917a: 464. Revived status as species: Creighton, 1950a: 487. Senior synonym of similis: Emery, 1893i: 652; Wheeler, W.M. 1906b: 16.
 * similis. Formica integra var. similis Mayr, 1886d: 425 (w.q.m.) U.S.A. Junior synonym of integra: Emery, 1893i: 652; Wheeler, W.M. 1906b: 16; Creighton, 1950a: 487.