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Post by tatufmetuf on May 19, 2019 12:10:26 GMT
Hello ! First of all I want to say that I'm back, I had to do many things in the past year like finishing my studies and get a job. So I didn't had much time for antkeeping or coming to the forum. It's nice to see everyone's colonies I'm happy to see new members too So I wanted to made this thread because the nuptial flights are coming soon, I'm so excited ! I don't know why finding a queen makes me so happy I was thinking we could gather informations on around when each species usually does it. It's somewhat the same weather in the uk as here in Belgium so I think it should be around the same time.
The weather should be the most fluctuating factor depending on each one area. I mean if we are in July we should have nuptial flights at each of us area but when it will happend will depend on the weather in that month. From what I have observed they usually wait for a warm and humid sunny day like before or after a rain/storm. Also they seem to dislike the wind but I'm not sure. Here is a link to nuptial flights in Holland, as like 150km from here it should be mostly the same even if its I bit more north : nuptial flight
I hope everyone is alright if not it will surely come around soon !
Happy antkeeping
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Post by Wood~Ant on May 19, 2019 12:54:55 GMT
Here in southern England we usually have nuptial flights from early to mid June. I've never seen any ant species fly in May, but some Formica species will fly in June. Most British ants tend to fly in July and August, but it depends on the weather and air humidity conditions. You can be sure of one thing, and that is many nests will already have winged female and male ants in them.
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Post by tatufmetuf on May 19, 2019 20:32:00 GMT
I thought it was more spread out, here last year I found queens until september if I remember right. like the Lasius flavus were quite late. And the Tetramorium too. Yes I knew Formica species were early As for the Lasius niger it began late june/early july and went on ontil late september at least.
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Post by jeoff82 on May 19, 2019 21:34:31 GMT
I have found Lasius sp queens in May here a couple of times and right up until September.
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Post by TenebrousNova on May 19, 2019 22:26:59 GMT
Nice to have you back!
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Post by jeoff82 on May 23, 2019 13:17:50 GMT
Funny how this topic has recently come up as I have just found 2 Lasius sp queens whilst sat outside my work on lunch. One with and one without wings. I'll get some pictures up later for anyone interested. Weather is warm sun and very light breeze here in Milton Keynes.
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Post by TenebrousNova on Jun 27, 2019 21:16:40 GMT
A few days ago I passed a Lasius niger nest that had several winged queens milling around outside, apparently preparing for their flight. They haven't done it yet though.
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