What are the Common Ant Species Found in the UK?

Whether you're looking for black or red ants, there are species of Native UK Queens that will fit your needs. Look no further than our Ant Shop's collection of Lasius niger ants also known as the black garden ant. They are a great choice for beginner ant-keepers due to their docile nature and ease of care.

Black Garden Ant - Lasius Niger Live Queen Ants
Price£8.99
Lasius Flavus Yellow Meadow Ant
Out of stock
Myrmica Rubra Red Fire Ant
Out of stock
Crematogaster Scutellaris
Out of stock
Formica Fusca
Price£19.99
Formica Rufa (Red Wood Ant)
Out of stock
Solenopsis fugax Thief Ants
Out of stock

Best Selling Ant Starter Kits

Our Ant Starter Kits include everything you need to get started, including a sturdy and spacious ant farm, high-quality food, and of course, a selection of some of the best live ant species available in the UK.

Ant Farm for Beginners Black Ants UK Lasius Colony Small
Price£56.78
Ant Farm Gift for Beginners Black Queen Ants UK Medium
Price£60.78
Fire Ants Ant Farm Kit - Ferdy
Price£71.37
Claire Ant Farm Starter Kit Live Queen Ant
Out of stock
Lucas Ant Farm Starter Kit Live Queen Ant Nest
Price£64.99
Antie LN Complete Ant Farm Starter Kit
Price£84.78
Ant Farm Starter Kit - Angie Live Queen Ant Nest
Out of stock
Antie Plus Ant Farm Kit Live Queen Ant Starter Nest
Price£94.99

Our Ant Keeping Essentials

We offer a variety of ant essentials, including accessories to make your ant-keeping experience more enjoyable. Our ant accessories range from artificial plants and water tubes to ant farms and habitats, Ant Food, PTFE Fluon Escape Prevention and more.