Lachnaia

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There is one species in this myrmecophilous genus.

List of Lachnaia and their Host Ants
Genus and species Author and Year Ant Host Distribution Notes
Lachnaia italica Weise Italy
Lachnaia tristigma (Lacordaire) Cataglyphis cursor
Lachnaia vicina (Lacordaire) Cataglyphis

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