futurebird OP ,
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Even the queen moves quickly. They are always fighting over who gets to carry what. There is generally a small clutch of eggs in the nest and I have never seen them set it down. An ant is always proudly holding the cluster of new eggs and she won’t let her sisters help her hold it. I think they must sit it down when it’s dark and quiet in the nest— but if I’m taking photos? well we never get to see them calm first that reason! Ants notice photographers!

A short clip where the queen runs in and out of frame then two workers struggling over who will carry a silk pupa. The footage almost looks like it has been sped up. Even with her ample gaster the queen moves quickly.

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