Contents starter set lasius niger:

• Lasius niger ant colony
• Cotton wool
• Anti-breakout kit
• Feed syringe
• Test tube outside world
• 5 x test tubes 16 x 150 mm
• 10 gram bag of sand
• Beetlejelly cup flavor
• Manual

Information type

Specifications :
Scientific name: Lasius Niger
English name: black garden ant
Distribution area: Europe
Difficulty level: 1/5
Queen size: 8-10 mm
Worker size: 3-5 mm
Soldier size: none
Winter rest: December-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate: 3/5
Temperature: 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type: ytong, plaster, 3d
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 starter species.
Buying and caring for my first ant colony