Lasius Neoniger Queen In Test Tube

Lasius neoniger

Common Pavement Ants

Small. Hardy. Incredibly reliable.

Lasius neoniger are one of the most beginner-friendly ant species available. Known for their adaptability and fast colony growth, these ants are easy to care for and rewarding to keep, making them an excellent first species for new ant keepers.

Shipping Restrictions

Ships to Washington State addresses only.

What You Will Receive

• 1 Lasius neoniger Queen
• Test tube setup, ready for founding

Why Lasius neoniger?

• Monomorphic species with a single worker size
• Single-queen colony type
• Extremely hardy and forgiving
• Fast colony growth
• Long-lived queens
• Excellent beginner species

These ants get established quickly and keep growing.

Care Overview

Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Colony Growth: Fast
Diet: Sugars and insects
Humidity: Moderate
Hibernation: Required (winter diapause)

Lasius neoniger are adaptable and resilient, making them well-suited for first-time keepers. Proper seasonal cycles will support long-term colony health and longevity.

For more in-depth care and biological information, please refer to the species Wiki.

Peace of Mind Guarantee

All queens go through a vetting process to ensure quality, health, and viability.

• Guaranteed to arrive alive
• Guaranteed to produce viable eggs

If your queen fails to arrive alive or does not produce viable eggs, you may choose between:
• A full refund
• A replacement queen of equal value