<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:38:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/myrmecology/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ants of Hive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Hive Family! My name is Tyler and today, I am taking a break from my recent series of motorsports articles and writing about another subject that I find quite interesting – my young ant colonies.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ants/@the13anarchist/ants-of-hive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ants/@the13anarchist/ants-of-hive</guid><category><![CDATA[ants]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[the13anarchist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuhqR32uNmdCz4PnvPpPke7bpYAKEWXmTsGwXDR5QXiuZwzJGU586LPhhStJG4nZSPD6tfnnmzGWV2p6SGGCFRqmtX5NK2uVgFuNRdp3GTHHeFgEum8V4Nice2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving a plant pot to disturb some seed collecting ants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empire Falls I love ants. My area was overrun back in 1978 by the Argentine ant species. Like a tyrannical Empire they devastated the local area and eliminated all other ant species. The prolific Argentine's,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-101587/@jagged/moving-a-plant-pot-to-disturb-some-seed-collecting-ants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-101587/@jagged/moving-a-plant-pot-to-disturb-some-seed-collecting-ants</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-101587]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:23:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPZAk23daTCd5ABLU4QME4SKDeGua3DXMmi2anfeJuCkQpQm61EcJSPSMkiTtGwMd9vNybLWtCMJdnsdBzjDGi2ksBLtW8dvsQtLoihbKHkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Ant Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, I am free. I am an adult ready to take on the world. The first 3 stages of my life were easy but now I must do my job. I must provide for my family, and I must do it without a husband or without]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/shortstory/@ninong7/an-ant-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/shortstory/@ninong7/an-ant-adventure</guid><category><![CDATA[shortstory]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ninong7]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqzcpjnUwwepuYyyiyYMYMgmBbzyuvMQJ9iRnyU4sDEhKxN7ccXXPoKneTJUzk8LBqGyqgSN4VtCFRqc36N9cBcx5ouQWFndDmJuyqtG3niDP2F8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough being a Queen]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first saw one of the queens with 1 antennae, I though that it was an accident. Then I saw her being pulled by the antennae. Tough Love? Well now, I think she is just a reproduction machine. She]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/tough-being-a-queen</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/tough-being-a-queen</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2018 08:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCXUWJECrZbvn1NMPj1oFGUo3gYfF3NNPRD9Wo7NyuGG1wj3RBhkp9xWFAPPM6J5aFRy2bgKfBRmKZgkjRxgzC2xjCey3SaAwWofkHhruvV4WEpn5rS2KWca1TxjLy?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polygyne Queen Ant Colony]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had thought that one of the Queens had been assassinated back when I could only see the Ine Antennaed Queen. I had thought this may happen as this species is normally a Monogyne style colony. I had read]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/polygyne-queen-ant-colony</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/polygyne-queen-ant-colony</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCBRzTxRJWxpz7qLMdK4Nq6Ha3QAmrmWNLCRjdKsuSoh5WHUro7udHudK9AQVtsbMyTRwHtd2MjP3UuGo6xXDv9Hz5XQCGzyqmA4YTsT6a7kWBVd8iKb9JjbxG7YCAbuBCjTuSN8uEJoJq5XXku7cBsknVLr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Antennae Queen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amongst the pile of brood I was able to capture some footage of the Queen. The other Queen doesn't seem to be around anymore. I haven't seen any signs of the other Queen on terms of living, or any bits]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/one-antennae-queen</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/one-antennae-queen</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 11:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCXUWJECrZbvn1NMPj1oFGUo3gYfF3NNPRD9VdmPYZrq3Wb1icJVTZKrdRVFWKPLWb4D2k5s1CvT2ND2sLoSNS6JpPcMpvdCo148kuPY349GQWc21bhR5mhAPhnadK?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still 2 Queens]]></title><description><![CDATA[I could only see one initially. I'd read, and been told, that Camponotus species generally have only one Queen. But there, hiding behind the batch of brood, doing her job, was Queen #2! And the cockroach...]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/still-2-queens</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/still-2-queens</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 01:09:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVSqvLkZeQjC26yT6R4vnhWxgAsDUHZppyaAxXHdeLRpPuaoJbczBprFxs5vBbD21yKet1NbsXVHAUDGycnLk5LFXj7s?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant update - Increased brood production.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the weather changes into Autumn, as we had a very warm beginning, the ants seem to be smashing out the eggs. The tube gets filled and unfilled during the day. Mainly filled with pupae. Inside is packed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update-increased-brood-production</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update-increased-brood-production</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 03:11:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2NcPtz7AQ5MwdxzjbVMivNJqR5RmQEHrg1BGL2gPAPAizqP8nav31qX3qB5hDg5fGRb2erf91f48JdxQAMbeVFgi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant update - Are the Queens divided?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the majority of eggs & larvae went upon the water reservoir, so did one of the Queens. The other Queen remained where they both had been before, although, she is in a spot I cannot get a good]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update-are-the-queens-divided</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update-are-the-queens-divided</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 08:08:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2LN3nb4vhQQKyLYxaimPYugysuq8dFpEPyYfki5ZtUb9v1CmjUmDZNB7Qop5yiLmEUTuJErzLGFmqwfaoQqnCpRL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subterranean Ants Nuptial Preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was alot of activity with 3 openings to the colony being made quite big. My initial thought was that they were making room for some food or airing out the tunnels from today's rain. Nuptial flights]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/subterranean-ants-nuptial-preparation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/subterranean-ants-nuptial-preparation</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 07:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2MP9ByoRs5D3A8Fibzg5jxHT1iquVP3k8qyJz5HpUW4sWaVsZvakZRxCcDGAiQ6mvmyAxdyvpbkqNunfpA9FyNmU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A work colleague dropped this little gal on my desk this morning. I do not think she is a queen but I'll let her stay in the setup for observation. Bullant species hunt by sight. 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The little]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/3w6fa7-ant-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/3w6fa7-ant-update</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:51:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVPR28xjKHFZDGmLhRUDVMpUEhpybRRDpfh9RcLwR55DjSsq352J1vDuss64CLvAY4vJkPcamvRuNuz2rAmjxdTgPhvd?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens do their daily chat & Nursery duties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queens keep themselves busy all day. They have their little chats and then spend time checking out the eggs. The nearby couple of ants are like royal guards keeping an eye on their liege. Next to the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/queens-do-their-daily-chat-and-nursery-duties</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/queens-do-their-daily-chat-and-nursery-duties</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVThM14GXsxh1zS8Fc9om3LH5JwoudMy64kphea4PzwKajof4agyUsYAYEoSUZd1Hj3zVmqcxGCzKpnoRDvpJeFoc7Mo?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens keeping harmony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2 Queens continue to work together. Here they are communicating with each other. This type of interaction lets me know that all is well with them. This species seems very active with the upkeep of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/queens-keeping-harmony</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/queens-keeping-harmony</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:14:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNysWrU3ydL4rSJ9A4Sc3BaaueUtDEJnZyBQfQscbwejMk9AXpvMgcU8QqsBb4TLo1YkPn7cdn631MBET8AjRRe2M1X?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3's Company. Let's share a bubble.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharing is caring. It demonstrates acceptance. It can mend and heal. It allows respite. It shares the burden and social delight. Once again nature shows us a way. I'm @jagged Have a good day!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/3-s-company-let-s-share-a-bubble</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/3-s-company-let-s-share-a-bubble</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 04:44:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2Nc6pFz7ko2LcVEc4bPRJRWPKB6KU6tPRF78U4aU9YF3xWmp6grNzVBRyfFTzSoGfXpi4Y8H4ybNqjw6bhaXpTJE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse Ants]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you first mention that you like ants to people, they normally think that you are either joking or that you're weird. However, curiosity tends to get the better of them and they start finding ants]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/nurse-ants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/nurse-ants</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eMAZ6CPWyXZ8u7D53CsBp3sje8jNVJdo6U6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eggs & Larvae]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brood production is serious business.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/eggs-and-larvae</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/eggs-and-larvae</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:53:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26A5Eyz2uP4dGM3z9L3wQEQdVcDp6uxmuFxMMDz7jrdGCjjurRzKMAp3vUevBisVcX4Dfxb9h6YBxoP7zrei9qWTkmZAxRHvXkyFL6PY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant Update - More Eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new big queen has added a few more eggs. She seems to move them between the back of the chamber and the front glass. I think to get the right level of temperature. Also, the glass may collect moisture]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/ant-update</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVLGG17tm95hwMMWVtYjR5GbvwkTq6ZqDNDvKAKAK4hwsHiLF8cM3Jf88vd54qB1q9RZFMBzLnkLqeHtwbvwP1Qk31qf?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ant Queen Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a snapshot of the formicarium lair. Here she is just holding her little egg in her mouth. The formicarium (ant farm) has 2 water areas. One in the top right chamber and one in the bottom right.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/new-ant-queen-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@jagged/new-ant-queen-update</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jagged]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:09:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2iMbKHgUkQR9ngTCvC2BNzv3bBR6LJVDHKpTpnTKZ1sJd12eZfJ4vcxhGraUq3Rd82Uosz2LhZKkunWX5KgYKwPt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Queen Ant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excited to receive from, @focuss, a queen ant, delivered in a beer bottle. She is quite big. Probably, a bit bigger than an inch. Today, she had her first egg!! She is just settling in. 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