What do you guys think the state in the U.S.A that has the most diversity for ants is ?
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What do you guys think the state in the U.S.A that has the most diversity for ants is ?
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
As a list: Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and North Carolina are the top six (in order) for having the most genera on Antweb.
Edited by ReignofRage, March 29 2024 - 3:58 PM.
Arizona rules when it comes to ant diversity.
I agree I just wanted to see watch you guys thought.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
When I think of diversity, genus comes to mind. Does Arizona beat out Florida for the amount of genera in a state, or just species?Arizona rules when it comes to ant diversity.
Edited by Flu1d, March 29 2024 - 5:05 PM.
As a list: Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and North Carolina are the top six (in order) for having the most genera on Antweb.
There is not a list, I simply looked at the genus count for each individual state.
There is not a list, I simply looked at the genus count for each individual state.
Do it and go to the mountains you are sure to find some great ants there.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
Do it and go to the mountains you are sure to find some great ants there.
Go to the south states Cali, Arizona,Nevada, -ect
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
Go to the south states Cali, Arizona,Nevada, -ect
not as good as the other six but still has some good ants.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
not as good as the other six but still has some good ants.
live near border of each state so you can see each state's own diversity while not driving very far.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
My brother in formicidae, we were just having a fun discussion and learning some things between us.Just a couple of comments about this type of thread;
Please stop using other sources to provide answers to questions. I’m more interested in what you know personally, not what you’ve heard or read. I know from personal observation that Antweb is a poor source of information about ants in my area.
Why so much interest in ants of other states, when you can’t cross state lines to bring them home without a license?
There is a chat function on this forum that might be a more appropriate place to have these types of one or two line discussions.
I know from personal experience that there are ten genera of ants where I live. I can find eight of them on my own property and two of them are found nearby in forests or sandier soil. Tell me what you actually know about your own area and I’ll know your answer has some credibility. This goes for all your answers on this forum.
RPT
Edited by Flu1d, March 30 2024 - 1:12 AM.
Arizona rules when it comes to ant diversity.
Especially with regards to Pheidole.
FL has tons of ants too, but many are invasives, and it has relatively few Pheidole given its subtropical nature.
I currently maintain a site dedicated to the hyper-diverse myrmicine genus Pheidole.:
I also own the Lurker's Guide to Leafcutters Ants
Not really- Florida has plenty of invasives, but you’ll never see them. The only common one is S. invicta, which for the purpose of keeping is nearly identical to S. geminata (minus majors.) The Wasmannia won’t show up unless you look for them. Apparently we have Argentine ants, I haven’t seen a single worker. You can find Pheidole easily if you know where to look.
Arizona rules when it comes to ant diversity.
Especially with regards to Pheidole.
FL has tons of ants too, but many are invasives, and it has relatively few Pheidole given its subtropical nature.
Ants are small creatures... but together... they can rule the world.
Not really- Florida has plenty of invasives, but you’ll never see them. The only common one is S. invicta, which for the purpose of keeping is nearly identical to S. geminata (minus majors.) The Wasmannia won’t show up unless you look for them. Apparently we have Argentine ants, I haven’t seen a single worker. You can find Pheidole easily if you know where to look.
Arizona rules when it comes to ant diversity.
Especially with regards to Pheidole.
FL has tons of ants too, but many are invasives, and it has relatively few Pheidole given its subtropical nature.
This is so wrong... Pretty much anywhere in Florida u can see atleast 5 invasive ants: Pseudomyrmex gracilis, Pheidole obscurithorax, Brachymyrmex patagonicus, Solenopsis invicta, Cyphomyrmex rimosus, And likely many more if your actively looking around. I have probably more than 15 invasive species just on my property.
Geminata differs from invicta in some regards in captivity the main one being geminata will actively collect and store seeds for later consumption.
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