Lasius

Lasius is a diverse genus of formicine ants, ranging from common garden and pasture builders to chemically sophisticated social parasites and elusive “moisture ants” that quietly nest in rotting wood and even around human buildings.

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Ant Queens That Steal Kingdoms

Some Lasius ant queens don’t found their own colonies—they chemically hijack existing ones and have the workers kill their old queen.

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Moisture Ants: The Hidden Tenants in Rotting Wood

In dark, damp wood and under forgotten rocks, Lasius “moisture ants” quietly build carton nests, herd honeydew, and occasionally move into our homes.

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Citronella Ants: The Sweet-Smelling Underground

Some Lasius ants are known as citronella ants for their lemony scent—a strange, fragrant twist in the hidden lives of subterranean insects.

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Ant Mounds That Double as Natural Compasses

High in the Alps, grassy hillocks built by Lasius ants don’t just shelter colonies—they reliably point east, guiding traditional goatherds.

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Black Garden Ants and Their Heathland Cousins

From lawns to dry fields, common Lasius species like the black garden ant and the cornfield ant quietly dominate familiar landscapes.

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Lasius Ants: Queens That Hijack Other Colonies

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