At what temperature do formica fusca queens stop hibernating?

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Firecatto21
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At what temperature do formica fusca queens stop hibernating?

Post: # 34419Post Firecatto21
Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:39 am

At what temperature do formica fusca queens stop hibernating? And can you tell me at what temperature lasius niger queens also stop hibernating?
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Delphie
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Re: At what temperature do formica fusca queens stop hibernating?

Post: # 34496Post Delphie
Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:10 am

When you start seeing insects outside, your ants will start waking up on their own unless they are chilled. Some ants are working outside already and it is only about 10 degrees C
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