What is the best time of the day/night to go out and catch a nuptial flight happening?
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1tsm3jack
, May 26 2024 8:43 AM
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Posted May 26 2024 - 8:43 AM
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Posted May 26 2024 - 10:12 AM
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The short answer is that it all depends on what species you’re looking for.
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Posted May 26 2024 - 10:40 AM
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Camponotus Castaneus, Camponotus Subbarbatus, Temnothorax Curvispinosis, Solenopsis Molesta, and also any Crematogaster.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but in my area were I find camponotus they start flying in the evening.
Edited by GOCAMPONOTUS, May 26 2024 - 1:44 PM.
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Posted May 26 2024 - 4:32 PM
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Solenopsis Molesta usually fly around 8-9 for me, I would use a blacklight or a very bright light source.
Using light is pretty easy when trying to find solenopsis molesta, since they are a tiny species and it will be harder to find them without using light to attract them. Also, use the light during august, that’s when they are most common.
Using light is pretty easy when trying to find solenopsis molesta, since they are a tiny species and it will be harder to find them without using light to attract them. Also, use the light during august, that’s when they are most common.
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Posted May 27 2024 - 3:42 AM
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C. subbarbatus have probably already flown here in Virginia. Black light traps are the best way to find all the rest, except for Crematogaster. Those will fly on hot, humid mornings in late August through Labor Day. Search for dealates in the early afternoon.
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