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Lasius paralienus

Lasius paralienus
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Lasius paralienus
Reference : LFOUR-030
Latin name: Lasius paralienus

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae Tribes: Lasiini

Breeding level: Beginner

Geographical distribution: Central to Southern Europe

Habitat: Prefers grasslands and steppes

Colony form: Monogyne

Queen: Size: 8 - 9mm Color: Brownish body, legs and mandibles yellow brown

Workers: Size: 3 - 5mm Color: Brownish

Major: No

Male: Size 3.5 - 4.5mm Color: Brown

Food: Honeydew, but also a lot of small insects like mealworms, fly, mosquito, crickets etc ...

Humidity: Hunting area: 30 - 50% Nest: 50 - 60%

Temperature: Hunting area: 18 - 28 ° C Nest: 21 - 24 ° C

Hibernation: Yes, from mid-November to early March between 8 and 12 ° C

Nest type: Nest with plaster tubes the first year and after reconstituted stone nest.

Description: Behavior very similar to Lasius niger with different colors.

Development: Swarming from August to September

Foundation: Set in a cloister (without food) Development: 30 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

Size of the colony: From 20,000 to 40,000 individuals, the queen can reach the age of 20 years.

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