Lasius Niger

Start your ant keeping journey with a Lasius niger queen ant, one of the best beginner species for UK ant keepers. Also known as the Black Garden Ant, this hardy and fast-growing species is native to the UK and Europe, making it perfectly suited to room temperature setups without extra heating.

Each colony includes:
• 👑 1 fertilised Lasius niger queen
• 🥚 Brood (eggs, larvae, and/or pupae)

✅ Ideal for:
• New ant keepers
• Educational projects
• Long-term colony building

🛠️ Care Info:

Lasius niger thrives at 18–25°C and can be kept in a standard test tube setup or connected formicarium. Feed them sugar water or honey for energy, and small insects like fruit flies or mealworms for protein. First workers (nanitics) usually arrive within 6–8 weeks.

💡 Why choose Lasius niger?
• Native to the UK – no heat mat needed
• Easy to care for with rapid colony growth
• Active, curious workers with strong foraging behaviour
• One of the most recommended starter ant species in the hobby

All queens are healthy, fertile, and UK-caught ethically during the summer nuptial flight season.