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[Spazmops]

I am and have been looking for any Camponotus species for months, and have found zilch. I've been blacklighting and anting every day that I can, and I really want this species. What conditions do they like to fly in? I think I'd have better luck if I knew what conditions and when they like to fly, and what habitats they tend to live in. I'd love any help you guys could give me. Thanks!

[Temperateants]

I am and have been looking for any Camponotus species for months, and have found zilch. I've been blacklighting and anting every day that I can, and I really want this species. What conditions do they like to fly in? I think I'd have better luck if I knew what conditions and when they like to fly, and what habitats they tend to live in. I'd love any help you guys could give me. Thanks!

For me, (I live in New England) they fly in late May, on humid days. Go out at about 9 PM, and you will see dealates everywhere. Caution (I made this mistake) Camponotous are tough and easy to start, but they are a pain to care for. I've once caught them on a coldish night, but that was at a similar time. In July, you might see winged queens running around, I usually ignore those since they are probably queens who didn't fly and got subsequently kicked out to die.

[Spazmops]

Thank you! It looks like it’s too late for this year, but I’ll look again next year.

[TechAnt]

You should look at the queen ant spotting / mating chart. Its exactly what your looking for.

Link: https://www.formicul...ngmating-chart/

Edited by TechAnt, August 28 2020 - 12:31 PM.

[ANTdrew]

For my area, they fly the first day in April or early May when we hit 80 degrees. Winds should be light and humidity high. Camponotus castaneus fly a bit later when night time highs stay above 75 degrees well into the night.