What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Advice and help for new keepers and those starting to keep Leaf Cutting Ants for the first time.
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What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Post by Deansie26 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:22 pm

Have a look here if your new to leafcutting ants

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/leafcutte ... ony#queens

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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Post by Acromyrmexbob » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:06 pm

Nice. The image of mating look very much like they are happening in captivity. You should try to get in touch with them and ask them to explain themselves!

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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Post by Deansie26 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:13 pm

Never noticed that, I'll try find out.

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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Post by ben31 » Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:29 am

Andrew look at the fungus food pic it looks like the leaves you want to id

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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?

Post by Acromyrmexbob » Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:42 pm

It does look similar, actually. Nice spot!

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