iamwind4: what are they doing (7. Mai 2013 08:54)

2-3mm long ,yellow,cricket
cleaning , or something else?

Scooby: Re: what are they doing (7. Mai 2013 12:17)

Hello iamwind4,

thank you for the nice pictures. The insect you're asking about is called "Ant cricket" (Myrmecophilus). It is specialized and lives in ant nests.
If you are interested for more information, search the www for "Myrmecophilus" and you'll find a great deal of it.

Best wishes
Scooby

iamwind4: Re: what are they doing (7. Mai 2013 12:19)

Hello iamwind4,

thank you for the nice pictures. The insect you're asking about is called "Ant cricket" (Myrmecophilus). It is specialized and lives in ant nests.
If you are interested for more information, search the www for "Myrmecophilus" and you'll find a great deal of it.

Best wishes
Scooby
thank you!