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I'm not tapping aggressively. Just to check if everything is ok, if they are still moving. As i said, the tube being a little bit opaque, i can't see them very well. Keeping dead ants is not my wish

I did not stress them in any way. After they moved at first, i've just placed the nest and outworld in a safe place where i could just observer them. The test tube is semi-opaque and the ytong nest is completely covered so i don't think i stressed them in that way. Maybe just tapping the tube once a...

Hello everyone, I hope i'm on the correct section of the forum. I have a small issue with my half a year old Lasius colony (around 30 workers). I have tried to move them in an improvised Ytong home made nest using some light. They did move for a while but after a few weeks the whole colony moved bac...

I've placed them safe and dont want to disturb them of not needed. They should be kept alone for a while right?

Yup, looks similar. I was thinking it would be a Camponotus Vagus.

What about the winged one. Any ideas?

Hello Hawkeye, Thanks for the reply. I have manged to get home and upload better quality pictures. ( I don't have a very good zoom camera - used my phone as best as i could :)) ) As i am typing on my PC now it's easier to describe a bit the area where i caught them as well. Location: Valea Mare Prav...

Hello everyone, New to this forum but following you on youtube for at least a year and started my own colonies thanks to you! :) You are awesome! I have cought a new giant ant queen that i am a little scared of and i do not know what type/species and how to take care of it. Can you help me please? A...