I have never seen a Linepithema Humile nuptial flight ,and can't find the answer on the internet. Does anyone here know?
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Does anyone know how argentine ant reproduction works?
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, Jan 17 2021 6:20 PM
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Posted January 17 2021 - 6:20 PM
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Posted January 17 2021 - 6:25 PM
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I have never seen a Linepithema Humile nuptial flight ,and can't find the answer on the internet. Does anyone here know?
They inbreed in the nest.
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Posted January 17 2021 - 6:48 PM
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Huh I did not know that argentine ants accept inbreeding!
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Posted January 17 2021 - 6:57 PM
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The males do fly, often in massive numbers. The frequently show up at lights.
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Posted January 17 2021 - 8:51 PM
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Both females and males fly in normal reproduction flights. They also inbreed.
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Posted January 17 2021 - 8:54 PM
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Both females and males fly in normal reproduction flights. They also inbreed.
I have never seen a nuptial flight for argentine ants, so I guess the ones my backyard inbreed.
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