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Anting in western washington

Started By Zhuge , Yesterday, 8:01 PM

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#1 Offline Zhuge - Posted Yesterday, 8:01 PM

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Hello all,

I am going anting in western washington. Any good spots to look?

Thanks for your time


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#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted Today, 3:32 AM

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Look for any natural areas with abundant *native* vegetation. Edge habitats, for example where a forest meets a clearing, will have the highest amount of diversity of all types of organisms, ants included.
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#3 Offline Zhuge - Posted Today, 2:48 PM

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Look for any natural areas with abundant *native* vegetation. Edge habitats, for example where a forest meets a clearing, will have the highest amount of diversity of all types of organisms, ants included.

Thanks so much!


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#4 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted Today, 3:53 PM

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Look for any natural areas with abundant *native* vegetation. Edge habitats, for example where a forest meets a clearing, will have the highest amount of diversity of all types of organisms, ants included.

Thanks so much!

 

I highly recommend purchasing a national park pass and visiting/camping in as many of the ones close to you as possible. You will be able to find a lot more unique species as well as a higher abundance of ants. Over a few years, you will become intimately acquainted with the species in your local area and where to get them. Let others in Washington know what ants you find and where!


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#5 Offline Zhuge - Posted Today, 4:07 PM

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Look for any natural areas with abundant *native* vegetation. Edge habitats, for example where a forest meets a clearing, will have the highest amount of diversity of all types of organisms, ants included.

Thanks so much!

 

I highly recommend purchasing a national park pass and visiting/camping in as many of the ones close to you as possible. You will be able to find a lot more unique species as well as a higher abundance of ants. Over a few years, you will become intimately acquainted with the species in your local area and where to get them. Let others in Washington know what ants you find and where!

 

Thanks. Will do.


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