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It is fascinating to see these ants and their homes for the first time and learn more about them! I randomly found the AntsCanada channel a while back and I probably wouldn’t have followed through on identifying them with out having seen it. This community/forum seems awesome! I appreciate you helpi...

Okay… I went back on my lunch break today to approach the hill closest to the road. I took a soft step onto the anthill and took a step back. I had my camera on a Quick Clamp to get as close as possible, which didn’t do a great job capturing the action 😂 I also used it to jostle the hill a bit. http...

Hmm… both of those seem to match my ants appearance less than the F. Exsectoids.

Here is a video of my ants. It’s not great unfortunately but it’s something. https://youtu.be/RYNJIvMX5P0

I need a tube or supplies. One day I wanna have an ant habitat

Thanks!! So much of the description and appearance match up to them but definitely non-aggressive. I’d best describe them as fearful when approached. Put a stick into one entrance and they avoided it. I finished walking the path and returned later and none were on or around the stick. I also attempt...

Yes, you likely are correct about formica. A lot of what I read on Wikipedia seems to match up.

Might even be formica rufa maybe? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_rufa_species_group

Thank you! Here is a link to the album… https://imgur.com/gallery/Ml0ouo9

Hopefully that works

Size: 4.5mm-5mm (3/16” approx) When: 4:30pm EST 05/09/23 Where: Suffolk County NY (Pine Barrens) Appearance: Reddish Head and Thorax, Black Abdomen. Behavior: seemingly non-aggressive. All looked to be working. When disturbed them seemed to hide as opposed to confront me or a stick I used to prod a ...