Fig 3. Incipient ant colonies were allocated to twelve
experimental treatments (black dots) resulting from the combination of
four diets and three feeding frequencies. Values represent weekly
available nutrients. L: Low carbohydrate content; ML: Medium-Low; MH:
Medium-High; and H: High. Black lines represent the range of protein and
carbohydrates used for diet preference assay in field colonies ofLasius neoniger .