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[DDD101DDD]

Hi, I was wondering if any of you had any tips or tricks on finding Trachymyrmex septentrionalis. I know I have to look in places with sandy soil, and I recently came back from the Rocky Point Pine Barrens of New York when I was looking for them. I found no Trachymyrmex. Is there a certain time of day I have to be looking for them? I know that their nests have a mound in a crescent shape, but I didn't see any nests that looked like that. In addition, I would like to know about what time of day and type of weather conditions they fly in the North East. Thanks in advance.

[Ferox_Formicae]

Hi, I was wondering if any of you had any tips or tricks on finding Trachymyrmex septentrionalis. I know I have to look in places with sandy soil, and I recently came back from the Rocky Point Pine Barrens of New York when I was looking for them. I found no Trachymyrmex. Is there a certain time of day I have to be looking for them? I know that their nests have a mound in a crescent shape, but I didn't see any nests that looked like that. In addition, I would like to know about what time of day and type of weather conditions they fly in the North East. Thanks in advance.

I'm sorry to say, but Trachymyrmex septentrionalis hasn't been sighted in New York in years. However, if they do still exist in the area, spring is the best time to look for mounds, as during the mid-summer months they seal themselves off and remain dormant for a few months until it begins to cool off. However, nuptial flights do occur during this time, but they don't reconstruct their mounds for them. In the northern parts of their range, they fly between August and September during the midday typically a day or two after a rain. Good luck!