Garden ants (Lasius reginae)

Lasius reginae · Lasius
Garden ants (Lasius reginae). Recorded flying from August through September. Golden-tan head, golden-tan mesosoma, pale golden-tan gaster. Golden hue and dense long pubescence distinguish it among Chthonolasius.

When do garden ants fly?

Recorded flying from August through September.

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Queen appearance

Golden-tan head, golden-tan mesosoma, pale golden-tan gaster. Golden hue and dense long pubescence distinguish it among Chthonolasius.
subterranean, slow mover as a temporary social parasite
No founding care data for Lasius reginae yet.

Habitat

Soil · also under stones · typical for this genus
After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens. Scan stony ground, paths and kerbs for searching queens.

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