Formicinae
Intermediate
Lasius flavus
Yellow meadow ant
Famous for forming the large meadow mounds seen across European grassland. Rarely surfaces, spending most of its life underground tending root aphids for honeydew.
Origin
Europe
Worker size
2–4 mm
Optimal temp
18–23°C
Humidity
55%
Care notes
Subterranean lifestyle — prefers dark, undisturbed nests with a deep substrate section for aphid husbandry.
Diet
Primarily root-aphid honeydew; captive colonies do well on sugar water and small protein prey.