Four queries regarding the habits of bees and ants with answers by FS interlined between each query.
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Four queries regarding the habits of bees and ants with answers by FS interlined between each query.
Has FS observed the slaves of Formica sanguinea foraging outside the nest.
Sends drawings of two forms of workers of Cryptocerus discocephalus in response to CD’s request for examples of insects whose workers show disparity of form.
Identifies an ant described by CD and discusses the predatory habits of Formica sanguinea.
Describes some wasps’ nests.
Reports his observations on the habits of slave-making ants (Formica sanguinea).