Starter Colony of the Common Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

This is an ideal species for beginners and is very easy to keep in any sand or soil based habitats.

You will receive a mated Queen with eggs and workers (approx 5-15).

Lasius niger Species Details:

Queen: 9 mm black
Workers: 3 - 5 mm black, small
Nests: Nests often in the ground, commom under stones, but also in rotten deadwood
Nutrition: Honeywater, small insects e.g. crickets and flour worms
Temperature: Room temperature

A Care sheet will be included with the queen which can also be downloaded from here.

The price includes UK delivery.