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Lasius neoniger (Labour Day Ant) Care Sheet
Lasius neoniger are charming, beginner-friendly ants, easily recognized by their orange-brown bodies. They thrive in well-ventilated, moist setups with a sandy or loamy substrate. These ants love honey and protein-rich...
Lasius neoniger (Labour Day Ant) Care Sheet
Lasius neoniger are charming, beginner-friendly ants, easily recognized by their orange-brown bodies. They thrive in well-ventilated, moist setups with a...

Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant) Care Sheet
The European Fire Ant (Myrmica rubra) is an aggressive, stinging species invasive in North America. Preferring moist, shaded environments, they thrive in damp soil or rotting wood. Colonies are polygynous...
Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant) Care Sheet
The European Fire Ant (Myrmica rubra) is an aggressive, stinging species invasive in North America. Preferring moist, shaded environments, they...

Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant) Care Sheet
Formica pallidefulva, the Pale Field Ant, is a hardy species found across North America. Thriving in both warm and cold climates, they form medium sized colonies of a couple thousand...
Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant) Care Sheet
Formica pallidefulva, the Pale Field Ant, is a hardy species found across North America. Thriving in both warm and cold...

Crematogaster cerasi (Acrobat Ant) Care Sheet
Crematogaster cerasi, found across most of North America, are easily recognizable by their heart-shaped gaster. These active, curious ants thrive in captivity and grow quickly, making them a great choice...
Crematogaster cerasi (Acrobat Ant) Care Sheet
Crematogaster cerasi, found across most of North America, are easily recognizable by their heart-shaped gaster. These active, curious ants thrive...

Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpen...
Camponotus pennsylvanicus, or black carpenter ants, are large ants with distinct soldiers (majors) that help defend the colony. Known for nesting in soil and wood, these ants form colonies of...
Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpen...
Camponotus pennsylvanicus, or black carpenter ants, are large ants with distinct soldiers (majors) that help defend the colony. Known for...

Camponotus novaeborecensis (New York Carpenter ...
Camponotus novaeboracensis, or red carpenter ants, are recognized for their striking red thorax and large major workers. Native to Canada, they thrive in moist nests and enjoy sugary foods. With...
Camponotus novaeborecensis (New York Carpenter ...
Camponotus novaeboracensis, or red carpenter ants, are recognized for their striking red thorax and large major workers. Native to Canada,...
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