myrmepropagandistMar 25

I love it when people share photos of their ant infestation with me. It always feels like they think I might know some prominent ant in that particular colony and be able to email them or something "listen, ya'll need to get out of Tony's BBQ, he's on the verge of firing it up without letting you move out first."

Like I'm responsible for all of the ants, and I'm their ambassador or something. I mean... it's a little true. But, the ants will do what they want. They will get into everything.

Show threadNelsonMar 25

@futurebird This is not an infestation, but please enjoy this queen and perhaps her (extremely ephemeral) king. Likely winter ants. They were crawling down my back alley like they were late for a very important date.

I was tempted to try catching the queen to found a captive ant colony, but I don't know how to tell if she's finished mating. Also I have a baby and maybe I don't need more responsibility.

Show thread🇵🇸 Amanda
@skyfaller @futurebird wow the iridescent wings on the male are gorgeous, great share
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