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Lasius niger colony, queen and 20 workers
€ 21,99
Ant Colony Lasius niger 20
Species
The Lasius niger colony is also known as the black garden 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 already contains more than 20 workers, and these workers have 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. Ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. Initially, the test tube offers sufficient space for the ant colony. With several Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony available at a discounted combined 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 stopper behind which provides 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 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: | Monogyn, 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: these ant colonies develop well even in winter at room temperature. |
| 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 the use of an Arena |
| Remarks: | Lasius niger is the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You can find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and along roads. With some patience, you can also cultivate 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 habitats. |
Need help? Download these instructions in PDF:
Lasius niger colony, queen and 20 workers
€ 21,99
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Ant Colony Lasius niger 20
Species
The Lasius niger colony is also known as the black garden 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 already contains more than 20 workers, and these workers have 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. Ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. Initially, the test tube offers sufficient space for the ant colony. With several Ant Farms, you will find this ant colony available at a discounted combined 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 stopper behind which provides 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 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: | Monogyn, 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: these ant colonies develop well even in winter at room temperature. |
| 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 the use of an Arena |
| Remarks: | Lasius niger is the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You can find them everywhere in gardens, forests, and along roads. With some patience, you can also cultivate 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 habitats. |
Need help? Download these instructions in PDF:
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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