Turfgrass Ant
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Boston

In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%

44 Verified sightings at Boston
September Best month

About the Turfgrass Ant

Lasius neoniger, also known as the turfgrass ant, Labour day ant, cornfield ant or nuisance ant, is a species of ant in the genus Lasius. Found in North America, the species is common in the eastern United States and Canada, though they can be found all over the continent. They are usually light brown in color, with a slightly darker head. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
2 Boston 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
3 New York City 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
4 Washington 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
5 Baltimore 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
6 Chicago 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
7 Minneapolis [Saint Paul] 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
8 Denver 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
9 Toronto 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
10 Montreal 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Turfgrass Ant in Boston?

Rare

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Turfgrass Ant sighting in Boston on a given day, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 283rd most-seen of the 1200 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Turfgrass Ant in Boston?

August to October

In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Turfgrass Ant in Boston on a given day, against under 5% in November to July, the lowest months.

Is Boston the best place to see a Turfgrass Ant?

Among the best

Of the 10 cities where we can rate Turfgrass Ant sightings, Boston ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Philadelphia (United States, under 5%).

Where does the Turfgrass Ant sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Turfgrass Ant is recorded against all the insects logged in Boston (44 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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