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Lasius flavus, also known as the "Yellow Meadow Ant," is a beautiful and low-maintenance species native to Europe. Known for its shy nature, this ant rarely forages outside its nest. Instead, it tends to aphids within its territory, “milking” them for a nutritious supply of honeydew. These ants are an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced ant keepers due to their calm temperament and easy care requirements.

 

Lasius flavus

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  • Lasius flavus lives primarily underground, emerging only occasionally to forage. They form monogynous colonies (with one queen), though in the wild, they sometimes exhibit polygynous behavior with multiple queens per colony. Mature colonies typically reach a size of 2,500 to 5,000 workers. These ants are medium-sized, with workers measuring 3–6 mm and queens 8–9 mm.

     

     

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