What happens if I keep formica fusca in a lasius niger hybrid (old) nest?

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Firecatto21
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What happens if I keep formica fusca in a lasius niger hybrid (old) nest?

Post: # 34352Post Firecatto21
Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:21 pm

As the title says; what will happen if I do that?
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TippyDisc911
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Re: What happens if I keep formica fusca in a lasius niger hybrid (old) nest?

Post: # 34595Post TippyDisc911
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:34 pm

Nothing really they will be fine. The Formica one is just a little better but overall no difference

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Re: What happens if I keep formica fusca in a lasius niger hybrid (old) nest?

Post: # 34600Post CherrieEvolved
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:34 am

Biggest issue will be size, just made sure there is enough space for the queen to move around in there. Generally Formica are bigger than Lasius.
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