Species Spotlight - Lasius niger
Lasius niger Ant Quiz
Test your knowledge about the fascinating Lasius niger ant, commonly known as the black garden ant. This quiz will guide you through interesting facts about its behavior, habitat, and life cycle.
Join the fun and learn something new! Here are a few highlights:
- Discover why flying ants swarm.
- Learn about their nesting habits.
- Find out how long they live.
What am I?
Drone Ant
Worker Ant
Ant Larva
Virgin Queen Ant (Alate)
I normally fly between June and September when it is ...
Cool and windy
Hot and calm
Hot and wet
Cool and calm
Where do I normally live?
Nests in dry soil
Nests in living trees
Nests in marshland
Nests in the walls of houses
Across the UK we all appear on the same day each year, it's called flying ant day?
True
False
Why do I appear in swarms? Select all that apply
To increase my chance of finding mates
For protection from predators
Social organisms don't like to be alone
To eat as much of your picnic as possible
Why do I normally appear earlier in cities?
Urban areas are warmer than rural areas (urban heat island effect)
Pollution
Urban areas are too noisy
There are more people in cities so you just notice me faster
How long do I live for?
1 week
3-4 months
5 years
15 years
I'm the only species of ant in the UK that swarms.
True
False
Which 2018 sporting event did I interrupt leading to a competitor saying: "You want to focus on ______ ______ and not eating bugs".
Wimbledon
London Marathon
World Snooker Championship
Cricket World Cup
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