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I'm interested in starting a Lasius n iger Colony, but was wondering if I should wait intill spring, or order the queen + workers now. Thanks for any advise
I believe they hibernate from late October to late March.
So maybe order a colony mid March? Or get a colony that doesn't hibernate. :)
Ok thanks, does anyone know of European ants that do not hibernate?
There are differences between southern european and northern european ants.
In general, the southern european ants hibernate from November - February (3-4 months) and the northern or central european ants from more or less October - March (5-6 months). Lasius niger definately needs 5-6 months. There are exotic ants from Asia, Australia or America, that don´t need to hibernate but they also have little breaks where they rest and recuperate.
You could try Pheid o le pallidula, they do hibernate but for less time like 3 months. And have really nice soldier cast! A lot of other P heidole ants don't hibernate you should shop around :)
So do you know of any southern European ants that a beginner could have? or do you think it would be best to wait intill march. Thanks for the replys
Its Pheidole pallidula .
You could try them or wait until March. If you choose Pheidole pallidula, you need a very good protection that they don´t escape because they are specialists in escaping. And they are super small! I would wait until March and start with Lasius niger, would be the easiest way of starting with ants.
Ok thanks for the advise, Three months to go. :(
Don´t give up waiting!
It´s absolutely worth it and you will have a lot of fun in March with a fresh and recuperated colony ;)
There are other P heidole ants that do not hibernate just shop around I am sure you will find a colony if you really want one!
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