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Black garden ant

Black garden ant
Photo: James K. Lindsey · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Black garden ant (Lasius niger) is an omnivorous insect native to Europe.

The black garden ant, also known as the common black ant, is a formicine ant, the type species of the genus Lasius, which is found across Europe and in some parts of North America, and Asia. The European species was split into two species; L. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Lasius niger
Class
Insect
Family / order
Formicidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Europe
Lifespan
28 years
Activity
Diurnality

What does a Black garden ant eat?

The black garden ant is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How long do Black garden ants live?

In the wild, the black garden ant can live up to about 28 years.

Where do Black garden ants live?

Black garden ants are found in Europe, in terrestrial habitats.

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