ANTSTORE World of Ants

[darradar]

I guess though i admire the exotics, I am not knowledgable enough yet to keep them, I would have to vote European, my Camponotus cruentatus, not a native to the UK, I am finding these fascinating, (indeed check my latest update).

[Necturus]

I went for central european. Theres more then 100 different ants in germany, most exotic keepers dont know much about them. I find the local "wildlife" very exciting. Heres some pictures i took of a social parasite, Chthonolasius sp., abducting a host worker to acquire the nest smell before invading the host colony.
http://ameisenforum.de/fotoberichte/306 ... innen.html
Red circle shows a hovering parasitic fly, probably Phoridae. Best place to start observing ants is right in your garden or near forests:)

[Philsen]

My favourite ants are all the Camponotus species. So I cant
choose any category. But if I have to choose I would pick
the south european ants. They are very interesting species and
good to keep.

[hypervelocity]

Hi all,

I prefer exotic species because you can learn more about ants from different cultures, and also i prefer exotic ants because they are more active than other species (they keep no hibernation).

[JimmyVe]

@ Necturus: good job with the pictures. nice. Never saw that happening.

All ants are so interesting so i still not decide which i'm going for.

[SteveUK28]

I have to agree with jimmy, i have a broad range of ants and i like them all.. However i would say that at the minute my favourite has to be my Camponotus substitutus.

[Pugberto]

This is a good thread and I must say central European but how is this off topic?

[JimmyVe]

Its just a Poll thats why.