Scientific name : Lasius niger
Distribution : Europe
Difficulty level : 1/5
Queen size : 8-10mm
Worker size : 3-5mm
Soldier size : none
Hibernation : December-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate : 3/5
Temperature : 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type : ytong, plaster,
Diet : insects, sugar water and honeydew

Lasius niger is a species in the Formicinae subfamily. These ants are very easy to keep and don't place high demands on their environment. They are also very stress-resistant. This makes them an ideal beginner's species.