Is feeding moths to ants a good protein source, or not? Would it be better than lets say, feeding a wild ant/beetle to the colony? (Any colony)
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Is feeding moths to ants a good protein source, or not? Would it be better than lets say, feeding a wild ant/beetle to the colony? (Any colony)
I've got a Lasius colony living under my blacklight. During the night, any insect unfortunate enough to land near their colony (espiecially moths) gets drug into the nest for processing. I even lifted the stone they were nesting under, and there were at least five moths in a chamber!
I've got a Lasius colony living under my blacklight. During the night, any insect unfortunate enough to land near their colony (espiecially moths) gets drug into the nest for processing. I even lifted the stone they were nesting under, and there were at least five moths in a chamber!
Cool!
Moths are fine. Just kill them before feeding and consider removing the wings, which are covered in small scales that fall off and act like dust.
Alright, thanks
that's neat! Good luck!
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