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Lasius niger colony, queen and 10+ workers
€ 16,50
Ant Colony Lasius niger 10+
Species
The Lasius niger colony is also known as the black garden ant or pavement ant. Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony contains at least 10 workers, and these have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. There, the ants can get their food and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For the initial period, the test tube provides sufficient space for the ant colony. With several Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony in a special combined offer.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton ball at the back providing water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Lasius niger |
| Dutch name | Black (or brown) garden ant |
| Difficulty level | 1. Beginner |
| Queen | Gyne: | 8-9 mm |
| Workers: | 3-6 mm |
| Colony type: | Monogynous, 1 queen per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively deep, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter dormancy. Our advice: keep it slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Arena area usage |
| Remarks: | Lasius niger is the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and by the road. With some patience, you can also breed and observe them in an Ant farm. In most Ant Farms, they grow into colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants. And if you want it bigger, you can always connect additional enclosures. |
Lasius niger colony, queen and 10+ workers
€ 16,50
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Ant Colony Lasius niger 10+
Species
The Lasius niger colony is also known as the black garden ant or pavement ant. Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony contains at least 10 workers, and these have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. There, the ants can get their food and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For the initial period, the test tube provides sufficient space for the ant colony. With several Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony in a special combined offer.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton ball at the back providing water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Lasius niger |
| Dutch name | Black (or brown) garden ant |
| Difficulty level | 1. Beginner |
| Queen | Gyne: | 8-9 mm |
| Workers: | 3-6 mm |
| Colony type: | Monogynous, 1 queen per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively deep, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter dormancy. Our advice: keep it slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Arena area usage |
| Remarks: | Lasius niger is the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and by the road. With some patience, you can also breed and observe them in an Ant farm. In most Ant Farms, they grow into colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants. And if you want it bigger, you can always connect additional enclosures. |
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Antskingdom.com
📍 Laan van de ram 64B
7324 BV Apeldoorn
💬 WA +31 85 888 9797
✉️ E: info@antskingdom.com
Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01