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San Diego Ant Watch

Started By M_Ants , Mar 16 2020 11:57 AM
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#1 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 16 2020 - 11:57 AM

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Thanks to anyone who's posted so far


Edited by M_Ants, March 18 2020 - 1:38 PM.

Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#2 Offline zantezaint - Posted March 16 2020 - 12:11 PM

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Daley Ranch, Escondido, CA.

Double Peak Park, San Marcos, CA.

Heller's Bend Preserve Trail, Fallbrook, CA.

Elfin Forest, San Marcos, CA.

Cleveland National Forest, CA.

Pamo Valley, Ramona, CA.

Palomar Mountain, CA.

Hellhole Canyon Preserve, Valley Center, CA.

 

Generally, you'll find Pogomyrmex californicus, Veromessor, Black Garden ant, Argentine ant, Solenopsis xyloni, and Crematogaster.

I found a fertile Dorymrymex Insanus queen about a week ago, already laying her eggs now.

Once in a while you'll find Myrmeccocystus scattered through out San Diego county.


Edited by zantezaint, March 16 2020 - 12:16 PM.

https://www.formicul...ale-california/

 

4 x Solenopsis xyloni (Fire ant) colonies.

2 x Veromessor andrei (Seed-harvester ant) colonies.

19 x Pogonomyrmex subnitidus (Seed-harvester ant) colonies + 3 x Pogonomyrmex (ID uncertain) colonies

16 x Linepithema humile (Argentine ant) colonies.

1 x Unknown Formicidae colony.

1 x Tapinoma sessile (Odorous house ant) colony.

1 x Camponotus fragilis (Carpenter/wood ant) colony + 1 x Camponotus sansabeanus (Carpenter/wood ant) colony.

1 x Solenopsis molesta (Thief ant) colony.

#3 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 16 2020 - 12:14 PM

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Awesome, thanks so much!


Hoping to find some larger types like camponotus.


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Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#4 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted March 16 2020 - 12:41 PM

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Black Garden ant.

If you mean Lasius niger, I don’t believe they exist or are very prevalent in California. Is there some other ‘Black Garden Ant’ I am not aware of?

"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds (including ants). And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version

 

Keeping:

Tetramorium immigrans

Formica cf. pallidefulva, cf. incerta, cf. argentea

Formica cf. aserva, cf. subintegra

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Pheidole bicarinata

Myrmica sp.

Lasius neoniger, brevicornis

#5 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 16 2020 - 12:54 PM

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I didn't mean anything in particular, just larger species that are easier to contain. Also are there any good anting spots further south than those posted above.


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#6 Offline ponerinecat - Posted March 16 2020 - 1:22 PM

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Look anywhere. There are spots that are very reliable, but ants pop up everywhere. just always be prepared for a queen, or even a small colony


#7 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 16 2020 - 4:22 PM

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I look 24 7


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#8 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 16 2020 - 6:21 PM

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I need somewhere without any hour drive preferably. :)


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#9 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 17 2020 - 9:56 AM

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Anyone have ideas for further south?


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#10 Offline ponerinecat - Posted March 17 2020 - 10:09 AM

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Just take a walk around local parks or woods. Ants do not fly 24/7, so just go out when there is a high chance of flights. Or get a light trap.


#11 Offline zantezaint - Posted March 17 2020 - 11:56 AM

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Sweetwater River Trail or Black Mountain Open Space Park.

 

I have no idea what ants are out there.


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4 x Solenopsis xyloni (Fire ant) colonies.

2 x Veromessor andrei (Seed-harvester ant) colonies.

19 x Pogonomyrmex subnitidus (Seed-harvester ant) colonies + 3 x Pogonomyrmex (ID uncertain) colonies

16 x Linepithema humile (Argentine ant) colonies.

1 x Unknown Formicidae colony.

1 x Tapinoma sessile (Odorous house ant) colony.

1 x Camponotus fragilis (Carpenter/wood ant) colony + 1 x Camponotus sansabeanus (Carpenter/wood ant) colony.

1 x Solenopsis molesta (Thief ant) colony.

#12 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 17 2020 - 1:05 PM

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Good idea


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#13 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 18 2020 - 1:09 PM

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If there is anyone else who lives in my area I'd love to know where you've seen queens before or even better this year.


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#14 Offline zantezaint - Posted March 18 2020 - 7:46 PM

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Try this Friday and Saturday in San Diego county area for queen hunting. 2 dry days after the nonstop 2 week rain we've been getting seems promising.


Edited by zantezaint, March 18 2020 - 7:47 PM.

https://www.formicul...ale-california/

 

4 x Solenopsis xyloni (Fire ant) colonies.

2 x Veromessor andrei (Seed-harvester ant) colonies.

19 x Pogonomyrmex subnitidus (Seed-harvester ant) colonies + 3 x Pogonomyrmex (ID uncertain) colonies

16 x Linepithema humile (Argentine ant) colonies.

1 x Unknown Formicidae colony.

1 x Tapinoma sessile (Odorous house ant) colony.

1 x Camponotus fragilis (Carpenter/wood ant) colony + 1 x Camponotus sansabeanus (Carpenter/wood ant) colony.

1 x Solenopsis molesta (Thief ant) colony.

#15 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 18 2020 - 7:47 PM

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I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully I'll get out there to look. :rolleyes:


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Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#16 Offline dspdrew - Posted March 19 2020 - 4:31 AM

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You just need to get away from populated areas.


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#17 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 19 2020 - 7:19 AM

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I'm possibly going on the Cedar Creek Falls hike.


Veromessor pergandei

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Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#18 Offline Thunder_Birds - Posted March 19 2020 - 7:23 AM

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Oh nice, have a good time! You can probably find queens on hikes. 


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#19 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 19 2020 - 7:29 AM

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Thanks. I really hope so.


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Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#20 Offline M_Ants - Posted March 21 2020 - 3:50 PM

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Well, I went anting. Saw lots of ants but found no queens.


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

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