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Black garden ant

Lasius niger

Black garden ant (Lasius niger)Not assessed

Photo: James K. Lindsey · CC BY-SA 3.0

Insectomnivore

The Small Black Ant, also called the black garden ant, is a common insect found across Europe, parts of North America, and Asia. These ants thrive in open areas and live in colonies led by a single queen.

  • Each colony has only one queen.
  • Prefers open areas over dense forests.
  • Belongs to the genus Lasius.
UrbanGrasslandEuropeNorth AmericaAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Insect
Scientific name
Lasius niger
Habitat
Urban, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Europe, North America, Asia
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
tiny

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