Have a look here if your new to leafcutting ants
https://askabiologist.asu.edu/leafcutte ... ony#queens
What's in a leafcutting ant colony?
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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?
Nice. The image of mating look very much like they are happening in captivity. You should try to get in touch with them and ask them to explain themselves!
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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?
Never noticed that, I'll try find out.
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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?
Andrew look at the fungus food pic it looks like the leaves you want to id
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Re: What's in a leafcutting ant colony?
It does look similar, actually. Nice spot!