Workers on queen pupa. The resolution is just good enough to make out the erect hairs on the scape of the antenna (top left ant best) which distinguishes this species from L.alienus.A mound-nest of these has suddenly appeared in the long-grass area. Up until now there have just been Yellow Ant nests there, with the odd Black Ant found on paths & under stones.
Camponotus vagus vs Lasius emarginatusThis Camponotus worker has already killed almost 20 lasius, in the comment below I will explain all the sequence.Unbelivable but this worker will survive the battle.Tuscany, Italy
