HELP - My ants have disapeared

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My colony of Myrmica Rubra is relatively small at the moment but appears to be growing. I gave them a couple of good sized maggots the other day, which they quickly swarmed, killed and dragged off.

I havent seen head nor tail of them for a few days since? Only the odd ant coming to the surface?

Am I panicking without cause? Are they just staying under becasue they have enough food to eat? Are they hibernating?

[Myrm]

I am sure there is no need to panic.

If they have eaten well then they may not necessarily send foragers out; it's just a waste of energy and resources if they do.

[chocimonster]

they may aslso just sit motionless. this is just because their is nothing to do and do not want to waste energy.

[Deleted]

Thanks for the reassurances guys.... You will be glad to know there were a few of them back up and about last night. i put in some fruit flies to see if they take them so hopefully they will.