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I haven't gotten a photo of the outside ants vs the inside ones, but I have found where they might be getting in and out from. On the left and right sides of the nest, there is a hole (presumably left there as part of the manufacturing process) that goes all the way from just underneath the glass, t...

Yep, queen is there, in the central chamber that has a bunch of dirt piled on top. I'm being cautious with moisture levels, since I previously overwatered the setup and that resulted in some mold. I have springtails in there, just being careful. As for the wild ones or not thing, that can't be the c...

Yep, certainly! Here it is, lemme know if a look elsewhere is needed.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Gj8PaK9vUv44JIyrKCo4588in-2d0B71A8QouYyias/edit?usp=sharing

I've gotten the Lasius hybrid nest, and I believe the species of my colony is a black garden ant (Lasius niger), on the smaller side. I have noticed some scouts crawling around outside the case, and can't seem to find where they're getting out! I have sealed the glass with aquarium sealant around th...

A bunch of queens were flying after a heavy storm in Indiana. I caught two of them, and they look like the same species. My camera quality is not the best, but I can describe them. They measure almost exactly 1cm in length, and their bodies are mostly black, but have a yellow sheen in the light. The...

By a stroke of luck, I randomly caught what I believe to be a Tetramorium Immigrans queen during one of my shifts at work. I'm keeping her in a dimly-lit closet, and noticed that 3 days ago she had laid eggs. I'm obviously excited by this, but I know that frequent observation can stress her out. I d...