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Lasius flavus

Name: Lasius flavus
SKU: 8398
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Lasius flavus – yellow ants that will delight you with their easy-to-breed nature and unusual colours. Ideal for nature enthusiasts of all levels, these ants provide insight into complex ecosystems and are a great educational tool. Interestingly, they are just as popular in Poland as traditional black garden ants, but due to their small size and inconspicuous colour, few people see them on the surface.

Type: Lasius flavus
Level of ease of cultivation: very easy
Military castes: none
Dimensions: the queen is 7–9 mm long, workers are 3–4 mm long.
Colouring: shades of yellow to yellow-brown, with queens being significantly darker than workers
Areas of natural occurrence: Europe, Asia, North Africa
Dietary requirements: mixture of water and honey, and supplied feed insects
Hibernation requirements: required at a temperature of approximately 4–8 degrees Celsius for a period of 2–3 months
Temperature range for optimal growth: 21–25 degrees Celsius
Formicarium recommendations: various types are suitable, with no particular preferences.

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Description

Description

Description of the species Lasius flavus

Lasius flavus, also known as yellow ants, are small insects, with workers reaching a length of 3 to 4 mm, while queens can grow up to 7–9 mm. These ants prefer to build their nests underground, often near plant roots, where they form extensive colonies. A unique feature of Lasius flavus is their diet, which consists mainly of the nectar of underground root aphids, giving this species interesting symbiotic behaviour. Very often, they also feed on the stores of other ant species 🙂 Little thieves 🙂

Level of difficulty in breeding Lasius flavus

Lasius flavus is considered a low-difficulty species to breed, making it an excellent choice for novice breeders. Their adaptability and calm nature allow for easy maintenance and observation in home conditions.

Instructions for breeding Lasius flavus

Maintaining a suitable environment for Lasius flavus requires moderate humidity and a temperature range of 21–24°C. It is important that the formicarium is well secured to prevent escapes and that it contains an adequate water source and a variety of food sources, including sweet liquids and small insects. It is worth paying attention to the tightness of the formicarium, as these ants are very small in size.

The first days after purchase

After purchasing a Lasius flavus colony, it is important to give the ants time to acclimatise to their new environment. In the first few days, it is recommended to minimise disturbances, provide constant access to water and gradually introduce food to allow the colony to settle in.

If you are ready to discover the amazing world of Lasius flavus and join the fascinating community of ant keepers, do not wait any longer. Add Lasius flavus to your collection now and begin your adventure with one of the most interesting ant species. Add to your basket and order your Lasius flavus colony today to begin your extraordinary journey into the world of myrmecology.

Najczęściej zadawane pytania

Czy Lasius flavus jest dobrym wyborem dla początkujących hodowców mrówek?

Tak, Lasius flavus jest znakomitym wyborem dla początkujących ze względu na swój spokojny charakter i łatwość w hodowli. Rozwijają się spokojnym, stabilnym tempem. To sprawia, że Lasius flavus są wręcz idealne na początek!

Jakie warunki są wymagane dla prawidłowego rozwoju kolonii Lasius flavus?

Kolonie Lasius flavus rozwijają się najlepiej w umiarkowanej temperaturze 21-24°C i przy odpowiedniej wilgotności, z dostępem do wody i zróżnicowanego pożywienia. Ważne, żeby zapewnić im regularny dostęp do mieszanki miodu z wodą. To ich podstawa żywienia.

Jak często należy karmić kolonię Lasius flavus?

Zaleca się karmienie kolonii 2-3 razy w tygodniu, dostosowując ilość i rodzaj pokarmu do potrzeb i wielkości kolonii.

Jakie pokarmy preferują Lasius flavus?

Lasius flavus preferują słodkie płyny, takie jak woda z miodem, oraz drobne owady jako źródło białka.

Czy Lasius flavus wymaga zimowania?

Tak, Lasius flavus naturalnie przechodzi przez okres zimowy. W warunkach hodowlanych można symulować ten okres przez obniżenie temperatury na kilka miesięcy. Na przykład w lodówce 🙂

Jak długo żyją mrówki Lasius flavus?

Robotnice żyją zwykle około roku, natomiast królowe mogą żyć kilkanaście lat, w zależności od warunków hodowlanych.

Jak zapobiegać ucieczkom Lasius flavus z formikarium?

Użycie barier antyucieczkowych, takich jak olej mineralny lub talk, na krawędziach formikarium może skutecznie zapobiegać ucieczkom. Bardzo ładnie działa także talkohol, czyli mieszanka talku ze spirytusem.

Jakie są pierwsze kroki po otrzymaniu kolonii Lasius flavus?

Najważniejsze jest zapewnienie kolonii spokoju, aby mogła się zaaklimatyzować, oraz dostarczenie stałego dostępu do wody. Stopniowo wprowadzaj pożywienie, obserwując reakcje mrówek.