Yellow Meadow Ant Colony (Lasius flavus)
Lasius flavus, also known as the yellow meadow ant, is a calm European ant species that primarily lives underground. Our ant colonies consist of a queen, brood, and worker ants, allowing you to observe the full development of the colony in an ant farm. This species is suitable for sand, plaster, and acrylic nests.
Lasius flavus colonies generally grow slowly and remain relatively compact, making them ideal for those who patiently wish to observe the hidden life of ants. These ants spend most of their time underground, where they build extensive tunnels and chambers.
Due to their calm nature and modest growth, yellow meadow ants are very suitable for beginners, schools, and educational projects. Unlike faster and more active species like Messor barbarus, the focus with Lasius flavus is less on surface activity and more on the subtle, underground behavior of the colony.
Ant colony Lasius flavus 20+
Species
The Lasius flavus colony is also known as the yellow meadow ant, a common ant in our country. 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 already contains at least 10 workers, and these have therefore been produced by the fertilized queen ant herself.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for ant farms made of acrylic, gypsum, and sand. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For the initial period, the test tube has enough space for the ant colony. With several Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony in an offer combination price.
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 wool behind it, providing water to keep the nest 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 that long. 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 flavus |
| Dutch name | Yellow meadow ant |
| Difficulty class | 1. Beginner |
| Queen | Gyne: | 7-8 mm |
| Workers: | 2-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Monogyn, 1 queen per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively shallow, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep it a little 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: | (West) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Gypsum, or Sand including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Lasius flavus is one of the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You can find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and nature reserves. The ant is characterized by its beautiful light yellow color. 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 habitats. |
Ant Colony Lasius flavus 10+
Species
The Lasius flavus colony is also known as the yellow meadow ant, a common ant in our country. 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 already contains at least 10 workers, and these have been produced by the fertilized queen ant herself.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For the initial period, the test tube has sufficient space for the ant colony. With various Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony available in a special combination price.
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 behind it providing water to keep part of the nest tube moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for that long. 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 flavus |
| Dutch name | Gele weidemier (Yellow meadow ant) |
| Difficulty level | 1. Beginner |
| Queen | Gyne: | 7-8 mm |
| Workers: | 2-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Monogyn, 1 queen per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively shallow, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees Celsius |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter dormancy. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler at around 10-15 degrees Celsius. 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: | Easy. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster or Sand including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Lasius flavus is one of the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You can find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and nature reserves. The ant is characterized by its beautiful light yellow color. In most Ant Farms, they grow into colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants. And if you want it larger, you can, of course, always connect additional habitats. |
Ant colony Lasius flavus 5-10
Species
The Lasius flavus colony is also known as the yellow meadow ant, a common ant in our country. 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 already contains at least 5 workers (maximum 10) and the workers have therefore been produced by the fertile queen ant herself.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. For the initial period, the test tube offers sufficient space for the ant colony. With various Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony available 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 wad at the back providing water to keep the nest 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 that 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 flavus |
| Dutch name | Yellow meadow ant |
| Difficulty level | 1. Beginner |
| Queen | Gyne: | 7-8 mm |
| Workers: | 2-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Monogyn, 1 queen per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively shallow, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example in a cellar, cooler attic or shed. November-February Our experience: these ant colonies also develop well at room temperature in winter. |
| 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: | (West)Europe |
| Ant Farm advice: | Acrylic, Plaster or Sand including use of outworld area |
| Notes: | Lasius flavus is one of the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You find them everywhere in gardens, forests and nature reserves. The ant is characterized by its beautiful light yellow color. 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 extra habitats. |
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Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01