Cornfield Ant
Lasius neoniger
Cornfield ants nest in open, sunny soil such as cornfields, lawns, pastures, and roadsides, often making small craters of loose earth at tunnel entrances. Workers forage on the ground and below the surface, feeding on sugary honeydew from root-feeding insects as well as small dead or injured invertebrates. They defend themselves with biting mandibles and acidic chemical spray rather than a sting. A notable habit is tending underground aphids and other plant-sucking insects, effectively farming them for honeydew.
- Type
- Burrow / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Cornfield Ant
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