YAY!
I saw the queen of my Camponotus pennsylvanicus colony! She was hiding for like two months in the "secret chamber" they made deep in the log. But today she was in a visible part of the nest. It was so nice to see her and she seems to be doing well. Still a huge black ant.
I love this colony so much. They are so easy to feed and care for and they always pile their garbage so neatly so I can remove it. When I tap the water feeder they get off so I can refill it. Very classy ants.