The LN's 

The title says it all.  Today I checked on the Lasius Niger in the test tube and found not one but two little callow ants.  It was a fine moment indeed.  I took off the cotton bung, and put a small dab of honey on the underside, then plugged up the tube again.  Lets just say I think the queen was hungary.

Afterwards, I have now transfered the ants and eggs and queen into a brand new ant farm.  This time though, I have put them directly into the feeding petridish attached to the farm so that they can make their way into the main farm area when ready.

The MB's

The Messors now number 18, with four new babies over the last few days its going well.  Another of the Callows is as big as the biggest older workers, so I think she will be a major.  Im really pleased with this colony, and would definately get another one.

The TC's

The Tetramorium Caespitums are still elusive, although yesterday I saw 2 on the surface wandering around.  I have not witnessed them drinking or eating yet, but it is still early days.  It is a very difficult thing, you want your colony to be as busy as a full grown one, but thats just not the way of it.  You have to be patient with ants, they move to their own tune.

The MR's

Still my all time favourites.  They continue to thrive.  There is however a bit of strange behaviour going on.  They have moved from the chambers within the sand up to the surface, and can be found there regularly...don't quite know why.  It could be something to do with the humidity within the nest area.  Its difficult as I can't get into the nest anymore after having had to sellotape the lid in place.