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Post by Akaant on Apr 3, 2009 6:33:10 GMT
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Post by Wood~Ant on Apr 3, 2009 8:03:21 GMT
April is really early for a mating flight, so I reckon this species must keep alates in the nest over winter?  No British ant species will fly until at least mid-June, as the days are warm enough by then, even for those few which may over-winter any alates. Great pics Akaant  |
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Post by Akaant on Apr 3, 2009 15:33:46 GMT
I think so too. A few species of Camponotus are flying too and I hope to get my hands on Camponotus castaneus.
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Post by Ant on Apr 3, 2009 18:21:10 GMT
Nice pics!  Odd, my Prenolepis should have flown last Saturday or Tuesday. I also haven't been seeing many Camponotus workers, only one major was foraging. My ants seem a little off schedule since we are in the same state. |
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Post by Akaant on Apr 4, 2009 1:54:41 GMT
Many Camponotus will fly this month, so keep your eye open!
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Post by Soldier Ant Warrior on Apr 8, 2009 20:19:04 GMT
are you in california?
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Post by Ant on Apr 9, 2009 1:42:20 GMT
We are both in Massachusetts. I can't believe they haven't flown. I thought I might have missed them but, I was proved other wise. I found this group of queens at around 5pm Monday (to late for them to start) and then it rained. They really need to get a move on.  |
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Post by Zarbi on Apr 9, 2009 7:43:44 GMT
You guys are so lucky having mating flights at this time, as we, your poor British cousins across the big pond (Atlantic Ocean), have to wait at least until June before seeing any at all over here  That's if we even get to see the early fliers, as most ant species fly around July/August time. Great pics both of you have taken. Thanks guys |
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Post by Akaant on Apr 13, 2009 4:57:25 GMT
Some species fly as soon as March in the south. Its been rather cold the last few weeks, so I hope we get a few species flying at the same time soon.
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Post by Akaant on Apr 17, 2009 22:55:22 GMT
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Post by Wood~Ant on Apr 19, 2009 9:04:45 GMT
Lovely clear pics Akaant of very nice looking species. If you wish to have any of these placed on my site, please do let me know as I am always happy to use such great photos |
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Post by Akaant on Apr 19, 2009 18:54:43 GMT
That would be great. I will PM you about it. |
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