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[GreekAnts]

As the title says, where I can find a temnothorax queen? where should I search?
It hasnt rain yet here but I want to know some good spots to look when the time comes.

Edited by GreekAnts, July 25 2021 - 2:50 AM.

[ANTdrew]

Here in North America, using a blacklight is extremely effective. Hundreds can come to my trap on peak nights near the summer solstice. You could search in wooded areas for colonies in hollow twigs or nuts.

[GreekAnts]

Thanks for the info!, When is the best time to set the black light? after a rain?  if I somehow manage to find a way to power it with a battery or buy a blacklight flashlight its a good idea to go to a forest at night and place it or hornets and wasps will make me regret it? 

[ANTdrew]

Bees and wasps only fly during the day. You have nothing to worry about in that regard. Temnothorax are not rain dependent for their flights.

[GreekAnts]

Bees and wasps only fly during the day. You have nothing to worry about in that regard. Temnothorax are not rain dependent for their flights.

didn't know that! so I can find a queen without the need of a rain, do they live close to the city (parks,large parks like little forests) or only in forests?

[Manitobant]

Temnothorax mainly live in forests, although urban parks with small forests may work.

[GreekAnts]

I didn't manage to find anything today but I will keep trying, I will search for oak trees in my area and I will let you know if I find anything

[Manitobant]

If you are looking in the woods during the day, try snapping acorns. Its an easy way to get colonies.

[Kaelwizard]

If you are looking in the woods during the day, try snapping acorns. Its an easy way to get colonies.

Twigs too.

[ANTdrew]

Hey, have you contacted alex-barty? He finds queens all the time in your country.

[AntBoi3030]

Look for acorns which holes especially old ones

Edited by AntBoi3030, July 25 2021 - 6:28 PM.

[GreekAnts]

Really sorry guys, the forum didn't notify me about the new replies and I forgot to look on this topic... 
Thanks for the info, if I ever manage to find any acorn trees and I have the time I will even stay there to search for hours!

[GreekAnts]

Hey, have you contacted alex-barty? He finds queens all the time in your country.

Really sorry Andrew, I forgot to tell you, I contacted him and thanks to you now I know a ant keeper in my country! 
He will sell me some queens with workers (messor, lasius)  when I get the queens I will let you know and I will start my first journal! (I guess this will happen mid august)
Thanks for mention him and telling me to contact him! and sorry again for not telling you, I really forgot about it.

[ANTdrew]

Excellent! Now you’re set, and you can start building up your own little community there in Greece.