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Lasius niger is the most common ant species in the Netherlands. You find them everywhere in gardens, forests and By the road. With a little patience, you can also raise and observe them in a Launcher Outworld. This strain is stress-resistant, making it the perfect starter to learn everything about. Give them an insect every few days; if it's well-received, you can give them more. If it's not well-received, try again a few days later.

Specifications

Scientific name Lasius niger

Dutch name Black (or brown) garden ant

Difficulty class 1. Beginner

Queen | Gyne: 8-9 mm

Workers: 3-6 mm

Type of colony: Monogyn, 1 queen per nest

Nest Type: Launcher Outworld

Temperature: Room temperature, 15-30 degrees

Hibernation: No, but hibernation is. Our advice: keep it a little cooler. keep around 10-15 degrees. For example in a basement, cooler attic or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well.

Diet: Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.

Nest humidity: 50-70%

foundation: Claustraal

Distribution area: (Western) Europe Advice