Thank you for your answer !
Do you have some details about the environnement (soil, sun, altitude, ...) and about the nest (materials, height, polygynous/monogynous) ?

Hallo !
I'm french and i keep Formica and Polyergus since years ! Actually i have several colonies of this genera.
In my country Formica str. are not protected and it is possible to keep it, so it is a beautiful experience !
My german is really poor but i can try if necessary ^^ !

Best regards.

Hello ! Your pictures are really beautiful ! I'm sorry i'm not german but i'm looking for informations about this species and using google I have seen this post! In my country this species is not protected by law (it is in germany i think ?) and i founded a queen that is giving me a beautiful little...