[4] Lasius neoniger are relatively small ants who prefer to nest in open habitats, including lawns and sidewalks.

The new queens will dig a claustral chamber and hibernate for the winter before starting their new colony the following spring.

[5] Due to their preference for open habitats, Lasius neoniger are one of the first species of ants to move into disturbed areas.

The building of their nests triples soil respiration and increases biodiversity in the area by encouraging other insects to move in.

This in turn has a trickle down effect as the new insects attract other animals and plants.