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[Bern]

 

What would be the absolute earliest time that queens may be flying? I’m thinking at about the 1^st of March, I would set up a black light at the house, and whenever I can turn it on for a couple hours after sundown and maybe sometimes before sunup. I’m kind of hit and miss when I can do this, so would like to give it a try when I can.

 

Later in the summer I plan on taking the black light and spending time in the desert.

 

I’m very close to the Idaho/Oregon border almost due west of Boise ID.

 

Tnx.

 

 

 

[TacticalHandleGaming]

Prenolepis imparis will be the first to fly in about a month or so. Possibly earlier. Due more on weather conditions really.

[ANTdrew]

Black lighting will only work when night time temps are in the 70s. I’m in Virginia, but for me, sustained warmth like that doesn’t happen until late April or May. You’ll need to wait a little longer.

[Jadeninja9]

Whenever you have the first warm week and then start looking the day it hits 70F for Prenolepis imparis and whatever else may fly in your area


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[antgallery]

Where I am in Missouri, the earliest I see elates is late March. I agree with ANTdrew though, it gets to cold at night in March, especially with how far north you are, to blacklight.

[NancyZamora4991]

Prenolepis Imparis had their first nuptial flight today here in the Bay Area.

[Bern]

Great     -----      What was your weather doing the last couple days?

[bmb1bee]

The temps were in the 70s this week, so that's why they flew. They typically fly during the first warm week of the year, usually around January to March. I haven't caught any yet, but they'll be out for the rest of the week (hopefully). 

[BrandonM]

I caught 3 of these tonight at 6:30pm with my black light. I will do an official ID request tomorrow with better pictures. (SoCal, near Rancho Cucamonga)




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[AntBoi3030]

Calling it, it's brachymyrmex.

[ANTdrew]

Calling it, it's brachymyrmex.

I agree.

[bmb1bee]

Brachymyrmex fly in February? Interesting, we only have Prenos that fly in February in my area.

[antsandmore]

What would be the absolute earliest time that queens may be flying? I’m thinking at about the 1^st of March, I would set up a black light at the house, and whenever I can turn it on for a couple hours after sundown and maybe sometimes before sunup. I’m kind of hit and miss when I can do this, so would like to give it a try when I can.

 

Later in the summer I plan on taking the black light and spending time in the desert.

 

I’m very close to the Idaho/Oregon border almost due west of Boise ID.

 

Tnx.

At earliest maybe even january first down here. As long as you look in the right place, of course.

[BrandonM]

Thank you all for your confirmation. After reviewing my ID request from last year in May, I have no reason to to think differently. These gals look and act the same. I gave last year’s away after they founded. This year, I’m a little more prepared for caring for a small species.

Looks like the anting season has started (at least here) for 2022. I wish everyone good luck and hope you find the queens you are looking for.

By chance, does anyone know if Dorymyrmex bicolor or Solenopsis xyloni happen to be attracted to black lights? These are two smaller species I’d like to try and find that I’ve seen near me.


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Edited by BrandonM, February 11 2022 - 7:28 AM.

[antgallery]

I believe both of them are, I could be wrong though.

[NicholasP]

Brachymyrmex fly in February? Interesting, we only have Prenos that fly in February in my area.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus are known to have alates year-round. I have seen alates in several B. patagonicus colonies a week ago.

[Arthroverts]

Thank you all for your confirmation. After reviewing my ID request from last year in May, I have no reason to to think differently. These gals look and act the same. I gave last year’s away after they founded. This year, I’m a little more prepared for caring for a small species.

Looks like the anting season has started (at least here) for 2022. I wish everyone good luck and hope you find the queens you are looking for.

By chance, does anyone know if Dorymyrmex bicolor or Solenopsis xyloni happen to be attracted to black lights? These are two smaller species I’d like to try and find that I’ve seen near me.


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I've seen both S. xyloni and amblychila come to black lights before.

 

Thanks,

 

Arthroverts

[m99]

*edit* nm just realized the date of the thread haha.

Edited by m99, March 16 2022 - 2:27 PM.

[antgallery]

I've noticed Tapinoma start to widen their nest entrances and I also saw alates peeking their heads out today. They will more than likely be flying this week! Camponotus flights should be starting in the next couple weeks too as long as it stays warm, get ready people!

[NicholasP]

I've noticed Tapinoma start to widen their nest entrances and I also saw alates peeking their heads out today. They will more than likely be flying this week! Camponotus flights should be starting in the next couple weeks too as long as it stays warm, get ready people!

Problem is we don't know where in the US you live so we don't know where they're flying! 

Edited by NicholasP, March 16 2022 - 11:04 PM.