Lasius Niger || Queen

Queen of Lasius niger

⚠️ Only one free species can be requested per order. Please choose carefully which one you wish to receive.

Looking to purchase a Lasius niger queen with eggs to start your own colony? This option includes a fertilized queen with her 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's included?

• 1 fertilized queen of Lasius niger

• Visible eggs laid recently

• Test tube with cotton and hydration system

• Ready to begin the process of founding a cloister

Characteristics of Lasius niger

• Very common and robust European species

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

• Very suitable for beginners and educational

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

• Monogynous colony of 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 opening the tube unnecessarily

Secure shipping

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

Buy your fertilized Lasius niger queen 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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