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Camponotus Consobrinus Hibernation/Diapause?

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

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

Cheers!

Re: Camponotus Consobrinus Hibernation/Diapause?

Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 4:37 am
by AntsLuxembourg
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