Lasius Niger || Queen Ant

Queen ant of Lasius niger

Looking to buy a Lasius niger queen with eggs to start your own colony? This option includes a fertilized queen with the first eggs already laid , in a test tube prepared for colony development. Lasius niger is one of the most recommended species for beginners due to its hardiness and ease of care.

What does it include?

• 1 mated queen of Lasius niger

• Visible eggs recently laid

• Test tube with cotton and hydration system

• Ready to begin the cloistered foundation process

Characteristics of Lasius niger

• Very common and robust European species

• Cloistered foundation: does not require external feeding until the first worker bees are born

• Very suitable for beginners and educational purposes

• Long-lived queen: can live between 10 and 15 years

• Monogynous colony with constant growth

Recommended care

• Keep the tube in a dark, vibration-free place.

• Ideal temperature: between 22 °C and 26 °C

• Do not feed during foundation

• Check humidity every 1–2 weeks without unnecessarily opening the tube

Secure shipping

The queen is shipped in a protected test tube, with a hydration system and packaging adapted to temperature and impact resistance. We guarantee arrival in optimal condition.

Buy your fertilized Lasius niger queen with eggs now and start your own colony from scratch. It's an excellent way to learn the natural life cycle of a colony from its earliest stages.

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