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Finding Myrmecocystus in North Texas

Started By AntsTx , Jul 23 2024 3:54 PM
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#1 Offline AntsTx - Posted July 23 2024 - 3:54 PM

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Hey guys,

 

Does anyone know where to find honeypot ants in north Texas? I live around Dallas and I'm struggling to find any.

 

Thanks


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Camponotus sayi x3 - Larvae                                    Camponotus novaeboracensis - Eggs

Camponotus discolor x5 - Larvae

Camponotus texanus - 8 workers                                                      

Camponotus sansabeanus - 20-25 workers                         

Camponotus pennsylvanicus - 125-150 workers                                                                                                                                         

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis - 75-100 workers

Crematogaster spp. - 500-1000 workers 

Novomessor albisetosus - 100-125 workers

 

#2 Offline Artisan_Ants - Posted July 24 2024 - 12:40 AM

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Hey guys,
 
Does anyone know where to find honeypot ants in north Texas? I live around Dallas and I'm struggling to find any.
 
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I'm personally not from anywhere around Texas but I've read that deserts are really good areas to find Myrmecocystus (honeyots) especially digging up their founding chambers after their flights. They will usually fly after rain along with a bunch of other species since most of not all honeypot species are desert-dwelling species. Good luck!

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#3 Offline michiganantsinmyyard - Posted July 24 2024 - 6:49 AM

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Hey guys,

Does anyone know where to find honeypot ants in north Texas? I live around Dallas and I'm struggling to find any.

Thanks

I’m not from Texas but I’d say go west into the desert, as Artisanants said. Anywhere around a major city is going to be an invicta hotspot, so going as far away from civilization will definitely help your chances.
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#4 Offline AntsTx - Posted July 28 2024 - 3:38 PM

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Hey guys,

Does anyone know where to find honeypot ants in north Texas? I live around Dallas and I'm struggling to find any.

Thanks

I’m not from Texas but I’d say go west into the desert, as Artisanants said. Anywhere around a major city is going to be an invicta hotspot, so going as far away from civilization will definitely help your chances.

 

There is a spot that I'm think of driving down to north of Waco. I found the spot on antmaps.org but I don't know if it is accurate. I think it is in a desert-type of area.

Might as well try.


Edited by AntsTx, July 28 2024 - 3:39 PM.

Currently Keeping:

Camponotus sayi x3 - Larvae                                    Camponotus novaeboracensis - Eggs

Camponotus discolor x5 - Larvae

Camponotus texanus - 8 workers                                                      

Camponotus sansabeanus - 20-25 workers                         

Camponotus pennsylvanicus - 125-150 workers                                                                                                                                         

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis - 75-100 workers

Crematogaster spp. - 500-1000 workers 

Novomessor albisetosus - 100-125 workers

 

#5 Offline mbullock42086 - Posted July 28 2024 - 4:04 PM

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there are no myrmecocystus in the dallas area- they do not like excessive humidity.

travel westbound beyond abilene and you should start finding honeypots, placodops is pretty common in western texas


#6 Offline AntsTx - Posted July 28 2024 - 4:24 PM

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there are no myrmecocystus in the dallas area- they do not like excessive humidity.

travel westbound beyond abilene and you should start finding honeypots, placodops is pretty common in western texas

so like around sweetwater?


Edited by AntsTx, July 28 2024 - 4:29 PM.

Currently Keeping:

Camponotus sayi x3 - Larvae                                    Camponotus novaeboracensis - Eggs

Camponotus discolor x5 - Larvae

Camponotus texanus - 8 workers                                                      

Camponotus sansabeanus - 20-25 workers                         

Camponotus pennsylvanicus - 125-150 workers                                                                                                                                         

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis - 75-100 workers

Crematogaster spp. - 500-1000 workers 

Novomessor albisetosus - 100-125 workers

 

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