Lasius niger
The black garden ant is the species behind 'Flying Ant Day', when winged males and queens emerge for their nuptial flight on warm summer days, often simultaneously across a region.
On warm, humid days in late summer — typically one to three days each year — millions of flying ants emerge for their nuptial flight. The phenomenon is most intense along the south…
South Coast, England
Conservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.