Camponotus Consobrinus Hibernation/Diapause?

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Camponotus Consobrinus Hibernation/Diapause?

Post: # 34815Post Hitch3
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:41 pm

Hi all,

Was just wondering if Camponotus Consobrinus hibernate. I am in Sydney (a temperate region). :?:

Cheers!

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Re: Camponotus Consobrinus Hibernation/Diapause?

Post: # 86155Post AntsLuxembourg
Thu Dec 23, 2021 4:37 am

Hitch3 wrote:
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:41 pm
Hi all,

Was just wondering if Camponotus Consobrinus hibernate. I am in Sydney (a temperate region). :?:

Cheers!
Yes. They do a endogene diapause between July and September (Australian Winter)
Source: https://www.antstore.net/shop/de/Ameisen/Ameisen-aus-Australien/Camponotus-consobrinus.html
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566

Currently not keeping any ants anymore.

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