Lasius neoniger
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Lasius neoniger, or turfgrass ant,is found in North America, the species is common from the eastern United States and westwards as far as North Dakota and Iowa. They are usually light brown in color, with a slightly darker head.
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- Nuptial Flight Time
: July - September - Colony Founding : fully-claustral
- *gynous : Monogynous
- Brood Boostable: Yes
- Hibernation : Required
- Feeding Requirements : sugar + protein
- Nanitics Appear After : 1-5 months (sometimes eggs aren't present until spring)
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- Native Location : antmaps.org
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- Scientific Information: antwiki.org
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- Great for beginners.
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