For a few days now I have noticed that an insect nest is probably formed on the crevices of a tree in the garden. I see there are only ants around. Which insect builds such nests or is it some kind of fungus?
Asker: Ward, 51 years old
Answer
Dear Ward,
It’s quite difficult to see based on the photo (you can send me some extra detail photos if you want a more specific determination) but this looks more like a slime mold (myxomycete) than an insect nest.
Regards,
Quinten
Answered by
Bafort Quinten
evolution biology
university of Ghent
http://www.ugent.be
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