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Attention North American ant keepers!

Started By AnthonyP163 , Feb 15 2017 6:46 AM
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#1 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted February 15 2017 - 6:46 AM

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This weekend, it's supposed to be high fifties and low 60s, very good weather for prenolepis imparis ants! Me and a friend plan to search all weekend, I will probably start a journal if I find any ants. Anyway, get ready for the weekend! If it isn't like this by you, I'm sorry, but it's gonna be warm in Wisconsin.

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#2 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted February 15 2017 - 8:22 AM

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How many freaking posts are there aboutPrenolepis imparis?! Can't we have like just one good thread?


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#3 Offline T.C. - Posted February 15 2017 - 8:38 AM

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Hmmm... I am in wisconsin,and there is still snow on the ground.Is it really possible for there to be a nuptial flight that early? I haven't even seen any ants outdoors yet because there ant homes are still covered in snow? And, since when is their honey pot ants in wisconsin?
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#4 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted February 15 2017 - 8:52 AM

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Hmmm... I am in wisconsin,and there is still snow on the ground.Is it really possible for there to be a nuptial flight that early? I haven't even seen any ants outdoors yet because there ant homes are still covered in snow? And, since when is their honey pot ants in wisconsin?

Yeah. I think he means the False Hineypot Ant.


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#5 Offline T.C. - Posted February 15 2017 - 8:55 AM

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I know nothing of this particular ant species. So I am unsure as to whether or not they are in my location?

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#6 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted February 15 2017 - 8:57 AM

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I'm almost sure you have them.


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#7 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted February 15 2017 - 12:15 PM

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Prenolepis imparis, the winter ant or false honeypot ant, is found throughout the United States and Mexico.

The distribution of P. imparis drops off right around the U.S. - Canadian border (excluding southern Ontario.) Despite their namesake and the fact that they prefer to forage in cold temperatures, they are not a particularly winter-friendly species, and will not be found in places with particularly cold winters -- Prenolepis is a largely tropical genus. They are one of the first native ants to fly in North America, usually during the first days which approach 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which can occur as early as February, depending on where you live. In Maine, I don't expect to see them fly until March or early April.


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#8 Offline XZero38 - Posted February 15 2017 - 1:13 PM

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i want to know where drew got the info he did. I would like to look that info up for Colorado.


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#9 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted February 15 2017 - 1:46 PM

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i want to know where drew got the info he did. I would like to look that info up for Colorado.

Drew and I have each been compiling our own databases to track the collection of reproductive ants. The data is mostly sourced from the various online forums and identification communities, so while not perfectly sound, statistically, these databases ought to produce a much broader and more detailed glimpse into the mating behaviors of North American ants. Neither of these are complete yet.

For the purposes of Prenolepis imparis, just pay attention to your weather, and don't let those first sufficiently warm days go to waste.


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If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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#10 Offline T.C. - Posted February 15 2017 - 3:27 PM

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Well, I think we might be getting an early spring. I seen some swans migrating back today. That's a good sign, Also nearly sixty here later this week for Temps which is well above average.
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#11 Offline Californian Anter - Posted February 15 2017 - 3:36 PM

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I just caught a queen today  :)


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#12 Offline dspdrew - Posted February 15 2017 - 7:13 PM

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The majority of my data comes from http://bugguide.net. I spent hundreds of hours scouring that website and many others. Like Batspiderfish said, it's not all completely accurate, but I think the vast majority of it is pretty good and provides a pretty good picture.


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#13 Offline yen_saw - Posted February 16 2017 - 10:11 AM

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The majority of my data comes from http://bugguide.net. I spent hundreds of hours scouring that website and many others. Like Batspiderfish said, it's not all completely accurate, but I think the vast majority of it is pretty good and provides a pretty good picture.

Thank you very much for your contribution.


#14 Offline T.C. - Posted February 16 2017 - 10:16 AM

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Bug guide is one of my few go to sources. They are amazing.
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#15 Offline Llantris - Posted February 19 2017 - 3:08 PM

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I caught a queen today around 3pm in Collinsville IL

#16 Offline Californian Anter - Posted February 19 2017 - 3:09 PM

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I caught a queen today around 3pm in Collinsville IL

Nice prof pic. That's Armor of the 5th Age Taric isn't it?


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#17 Offline mouavang87 - Posted February 19 2017 - 5:01 PM

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I caught a queen today around 3pm in Collinsviltake 

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#18 Offline Llantris - Posted February 20 2017 - 1:02 PM

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Not sure how to do that, don't see a way to attach pics to my post from my phone. Lots of male alates about right now.
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