Sphecomyrmex: Species for ytong nest (6. Sep 2008 11:53)

Hi,
I will try to make an ytong nest. I know some species can dig the ytong, but i don't know what species can do it. Do anyone can help me? I'ld want to know what species could dig the ytong.
Thanks

JimmyVe: Re: Species for ytong nest (7. Sep 2008 16:01)

Messor species, Pheidole species and Pheidologeton species for sure. Most other species will not dig trough y-tong.

Sphecomyrmex: Re: Species for ytong nest (12. Sep 2008 17:10)

What about Camponotus? And Tetramorium?

Kale^^: Re: Species for ytong nest (12. Sep 2008 17:27)

I think most camponotus don't dig thru.. I'm sure tetramorium wont.

EDIT: i've never heard of cany campo digging..

Sphecomyrmex: Re: Species for ytong nest (12. Sep 2008 18:58)

Excuse me but i've not understand tetramorium can dig or can't dig the ytong...
And another question...Can Myrmica dig the ytong?

JimmyVe: Re: Species for ytong nest (12. Sep 2008 19:30)

No Myrmica, Tetramorium species don't dig trough. Normally Camponotus species don't dig trough nether. Not as for as i know, but some have strong jaws so it could be possible.

gabranth: Re: Species for ytong nest (16. Sep 2008 04:37)

i think most species with major's or soldiers can dig though ytong if they want to

JimmyVe: Re: Species for ytong nest (16. Sep 2008 15:17)

Well i think you are right about that gabranth. A friend of mine had a Camponotus species in a y-tong and they dig through it. I never had it with any of my Camponotus species but it seems that you never know for sure. So i would say it is better to prevent than to cure. ;)