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Black garden ant

Lasius niger

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Field Notes

Description:

The black garden ant (Lasius niger) is a formicine ant, the type species of the subgenus Lasius, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. It is monogynous, meaning colonies have a single queen.

Habitat:

Rotten wood, stones, garden

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PublishedMarch 20, 2013

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