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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 4 2016 - 4:22 AM

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In one of my Camponotus colonies, I noticed about 10 workers started staying in the out world. Now the little group just waits there. Is this normal? Still seems to be a little more room in the nest.


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#2 Offline dermy - Posted July 4 2016 - 1:27 PM

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Yeah seems pretty normal, they are probably scouts waiting to find the next meal.



#3 Offline AntsMAN - Posted July 4 2016 - 2:59 PM

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oh cool, I'll give them something to do then lol


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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