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#801 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted April 28 2022 - 7:12 PM

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What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#802 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted April 28 2022 - 7:13 PM

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Underneath the swarms of argies you can find some species if you look hard enough, as I have 9 different species living on my urban property and I'm in the middle of the Willow Glen area. 

yeah i supprisingly have found neivamyrmex on trail 7 miles in and the trail a mile walk from my house


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#803 Offline lazyant - Posted April 28 2022 - 8:51 PM

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Does anyone else experience the thing where there is only Argentines in the area? Besides the rare tetramorium worker, there is only argentines in my area unless you go on a deep hike  %)  

where in the bay you live? in my neighber hood there ar tetra argies and lios. And more spp on deep hikes aswell but usually if there's like a big forest type park youll find more spp there.

 

 

Underneath the swarms of argies you can find some species if you look hard enough, as I have 9 different species living on my urban property and I'm in the middle of the Willow Glen area.

Wow really? In my concrete jungle Of contra costa, there's reptiles and inverts aplenty but limited ants :(


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#804 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted April 29 2022 - 7:05 PM

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Does anyone else experience the thing where there is only Argentines in the area? Besides the rare tetramorium worker, there is only argentines in my area unless you go on a deep hike  %)  

where in the bay you live? in my neighber hood there ar tetra argies and lios. And more spp on deep hikes aswell but usually if there's like a big forest type park youll find more spp there.

 

 

Underneath the swarms of argies you can find some species if you look hard enough, as I have 9 different species living on my urban property and I'm in the middle of the Willow Glen area.

Wow really? In my concrete jungle Of contra costa, there's reptiles and inverts aplenty but limited ants :(

 

hmm try mount diablo and balck diamond mines since that's in contra costa there's pots,Pogonomyrmex,Camponotus,twig ants,and more


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#805 Offline lazyant - Posted April 29 2022 - 7:26 PM

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Does anyone else experience the thing where there is only Argentines in the area? Besides the rare tetramorium worker, there is only argentines in my area unless you go on a deep hike  %)  

where in the bay you live? in my neighber hood there ar tetra argies and lios. And more spp on deep hikes aswell but usually if there's like a big forest type park youll find more spp there.

 

 

Underneath the swarms of argies you can find some species if you look hard enough, as I have 9 different species living on my urban property and I'm in the middle of the Willow Glen area.

Wow really? In my concrete jungle Of contra costa, there's reptiles and inverts aplenty but limited ants :(

 

hmm try mount diablo and balck diamond mines since that's in contra costa there's pots,Pogonomyrmex,Camponotus,twig ants,and more

 

Ok will do. I will try, hopefully I will find some queens!


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#806 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 1 2022 - 9:25 PM

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will pheidole fly in 89F its gonna be 89F on wednesday and if they do fly will they have more flights?


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#807 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 4 2022 - 3:05 PM

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Found a great spot Called Almaden county quicksilver park with pheidole,camponotus dumertorum laevigatus and vicinus,leptothorax,temnothorax,formica,prenolepis,and more


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#808 Offline lazyant - Posted May 21 2022 - 12:06 PM

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Does anyone know if In SF there are flights at around 7-11 Pm?


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#809 Offline NancyZamora4991 - Posted May 21 2022 - 12:36 PM

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Pheidole might fly this Wednesday, and they fly at sun down.


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#810 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 21 2022 - 9:50 PM

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Caught pheidole in south bay 4 days ago aswell as nylanderia and molesta.


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#811 Offline EthanNgo678 - Posted May 22 2022 - 3:24 PM

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Formica are flying today, already have caught myself a few queens. 


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#812 Offline lazyant - Posted May 22 2022 - 4:17 PM

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Formica are flying today, already have caught myself a few queens. 

I am looking tonight in the Black diamond mines, will be on alert!


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#813 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 23 2022 - 11:18 AM

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Pheidole and formica most likley flying next two days in south bay.


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#814 Offline bmb1bee - Posted May 23 2022 - 11:34 AM

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What time of day do Formica fly? And what are the temperature conditions? Specifically moki, but Formica in general would be fine too. I wanna get my cousin to catch some for me in the next couple of days, since I can't really go anting during weekdays because of school. 


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#815 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 23 2022 - 12:18 PM

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I belive formica fly in early mornings. You can ask the forum. I've found a spot for formica but its too far for you.


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#816 Offline bmb1bee - Posted May 23 2022 - 2:33 PM

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I don't live anywhere near Formica lol. The only spot I've found them so far is in Pleasanton anyway, so I can't really see myself anting around there in the morning then get to school in time. Night anting would be easier for me, since it's after school and I have time to finish homework (assuming my parents even let me go at night in the first place).


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#817 Offline lazyant - Posted May 23 2022 - 3:01 PM

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I don't live anywhere near Formica lol. The only spot I've found them so far is in Pleasanton anyway, so I can't really see myself anting around there in the morning then get to school in time. Night anting would be easier for me, since it's after school and I have time to finish homework (assuming my parents even let me go at night in the first place).

I think just go up north or deeper in the bay, also I'm pretty sure in uhhh San leandro has a hiking trail also there is some in hayward


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#818 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 24 2022 - 7:49 AM

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Tetras flying in Sj


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#819 Offline AlexLebedev - Posted May 25 2022 - 3:56 PM

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Last night fliers were lios pheidole molesta group and nylanderia expect same species today its the same weather again.


What i am keeping Brachymyrmex patagonicus 1 worker x5 tetramorium immigrans 10 workers x2 lasius crypticus 5 workers Pheidole californica 6 queens150~ workers 10-30 majors, Formica argentea 10~ W

 

 

What I've kept crematogaster sp pheidole californica camponotus vicinus high elev, dumetorum,laevigatus, prenolepis imparis, pogonomyrmex californicus and subnitidus and californicus, veromessor andrei, camponotus sayi, hypoponera opacior ,Liometopum occidentale solnopsis molesta group, solenopsis xyloni.


#820 Offline lazyant - Posted June 15 2022 - 9:42 AM

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Anyone know if,when and where,pots are flying?


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