Evidences Formica lugubris

Relationships with other species

The ant 'Formica lugubris' we could document so far among other things on/at:

Euphorbia cyparissias
Evidence: C368276

The ant Formica lugubris we could document in the following habitats, among others:

Alpine pasture (edge of a mountain path)
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 1780m ASL
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Dwarf shrub heath
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2165 - 2190m ASL
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Mountain forest at the timberline
Region: Valais Alps, Switzerland
Height: 2000 - 2035m ASL
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Transition from alpine pasture to forest
Region: Central Swiss Prealps, Switzerland
Height: 1185 - 1190m ASL
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So far, we have been able to observe and document photographically the species Formica lugubris at altitudes of 1187m to 2177m above sea level.

We have so far been able to observe and document photographically the species Formica lugubris between 17. May and 26. June.

So far we have been able to add 4 observations of this species to the database.

The species Formica lugubris is protected throughout Switzerland all year round.

Source: Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA)