parasite of T. gredosi: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/213864130
Big specimens, found in a nest at the base of a downy oak (Quercus pubescens) my first thought was C.ligniperda, but I want to hear your opinion as I'm not really keen on ants
collected, will provide better photos and ID later
C1 Semaine 4
Sambucus nigra L.
[Viburnaceae]
Varese (Lombardia), 315m
Humulus lupulus L.
[Cannabaceae]
Varese (Lombardia), 290m
Acer pseudoplatanus L.
[Sapindaceae]
Varese (Lombardia), 310m
Populus alba L.
[Salicaceae]
Varese (Lombardia), 290m
Colony in peaty woodland under a glass bottle