| Often
referred to as the Yellow Meadow Ant, Lasius flavus
is rarely seen above ground level, hence the less well
developed eyes compared to other species. The presence of
colonies is easily given away by the large grass-covered
mounds, which are common in open fields. It is also
regularly found in garden lawns, where regular grass
cutting stops the creation of mounds. Lasius flavus
colonies feed largely on honeydew provided by Aphids
which are "farmed" on grass stems and roots
growing below ground. |
