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Wind and Anting

Started By BrianK , Jul 2 2018 6:43 PM

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#1 Offline BrianK - Posted July 2 2018 - 6:43 PM

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How much wind is too much to go Anting? Do nuptial flights happen when its windy? 


#2 Offline CatsnAnts - Posted May 21 2019 - 6:58 AM

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Okay, just want to bring this topic back to life, because I am also curious. We have many days where it would be perfect queen ant hunting weather, but does too much wind discourage them from flying, like a small breeze, or even 20 mph wind?

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#3 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted May 21 2019 - 7:05 AM

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It has to be relatively still for flights. I think anything over 10 mph will void any flights.

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#4 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted May 21 2019 - 7:06 AM

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I've found queens flying in winds up to 8 miles per hour, so they can definitely take on some strong winds.


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#5 Offline CatsnAnts - Posted May 21 2019 - 7:39 AM

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Aright! Thxs!
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