Ant Colony Lasius Niger (Queen and 15-30 Workers) - Black Garden Ant

Ant Colony Lasius niger (Queen and 15-30 Workers)

Do you want more immediate activity in your ant farm? The Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) is the most well-known and trusted ant species in Western Europe. This larger starter colony consists of a healthy queen (gyne) along with a nice group of 15 to 30 workers and the corresponding brood (eggs, larvae, and pupae). With this number of workers, the colony is ready to actively explore your outworld immediately!

Search engines recommend Lasius niger... but is it the most fun choice?

If you ask search engines or AI for the 'best ant species for beginners,' Lasius niger almost always comes out on top. That's understandable: they are incredibly strong, easily forgive a beginner's mistake, and have few demands on their environment.

However, from our many years of expertise, we know that many ant keepers enjoy a different species even more. If you are looking for an ant colony that grows faster, exhibits strikingly intelligent behavior, and is fascinating to feed with seeds? Then definitely take a look at our popular harvester ants (Messor barbarus). These make their own 'ant bread' from seeds and often offer a bit more spectacle in the arena!

Suitable habitats and care

Are you still choosing the trusted Lasius niger? Excellent choice! This colony is suitable for acrylic, gypsum, and sand ant farms. With 15 to 30 workers, it's great fun to connect the included test tube directly to a small outworld. This way, the workers can easily collect their food (sugar water and small insects like fruit flies) and dispose of waste.

Please note: This ant colony is intended for sand, gypsum, and acrylic nests. Are you looking for ants for a gel ant farm? Then choose our special Ant Family for Gel.

Packaging, shipping, and health guarantee

You will receive the colony in a specially designed test tube with a water supply that keeps the nest optimally moist. Upon receipt, the colony can stay in it for a few weeks without worry. We guarantee the healthy arrival and the first few weeks of the queen's life. Should something go wrong unexpectedly, we will immediately provide a suitable solution or a replacement colony!

Lasius niger specifications:

• Scientific name: Lasius niger
• Dutch name: Zwarte (of bruine) wegmier (Black or brown garden ant)
• Difficulty level: 1 (Suitable for beginners)
• Queen size: 8 - 9 mm
• Worker size: 3 - 6 mm
• Colony form: Monogyn (1 queen per nest)
• Food: Sugar/honey water and small insects (such as fruit flies)
• Recommended nest type: Acrylic, Gypsum, or Sand (including outworld/arena)
• Hibernation: November to February (keep slightly cooler at 10-15°C, although they often grow well at room temperature)

Do you want to get an active start with the most well-known ant species in the Netherlands? Order your Lasius niger colony (15-30 workers) today at Antfarm.eu!