Young Colony of the Black Garden Ant (IMAGE) University of Bern Caption Young colony of the black garden ant (Lasius niger) with queen, workers and brood (eggs, larvae and pupae) in a nesting tube. Credit © Daniel Schlaeppi Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.