RS - Brazil - Nuptial flight (Nov. 27)
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:10 am
Hey AC Family, what' up with you all?
I just would like to share with my fellow brazilian antkeepers living in Rio Grande do Sul, that this Monday morning (27/11) I watched a flight of dozens of harvester ant queens in the central area of my city (Pelotas - RS). The ant nest was located in a large strip of grass in a building's façade, where the queens were climbing the walls and taking advantage of the gusts of wind to fly away.
I was impossible not no notice that something was going on, because a flock of Bem-te-vi (Pitangus sulphuratus) birds were trying to catch them (while also disturbing traffic).
While I was crossing the street, one queen managed to fly inside my hoodie and bit me in the neck.
At the moment I thought she had chosen me, so I gently placed her inside a plastic bottle.
Sure will keep you guys updated on her (I will try to post some photos later).
Cheers!
PS: If I manage to get a few other I am more than willing to send them through the GAN Project with you guys.
PS²: It would be awesome if other antkeepers in my region shared queen flight schedules and sightings here too.
I just would like to share with my fellow brazilian antkeepers living in Rio Grande do Sul, that this Monday morning (27/11) I watched a flight of dozens of harvester ant queens in the central area of my city (Pelotas - RS). The ant nest was located in a large strip of grass in a building's façade, where the queens were climbing the walls and taking advantage of the gusts of wind to fly away.
I was impossible not no notice that something was going on, because a flock of Bem-te-vi (Pitangus sulphuratus) birds were trying to catch them (while also disturbing traffic).
While I was crossing the street, one queen managed to fly inside my hoodie and bit me in the neck.
At the moment I thought she had chosen me, so I gently placed her inside a plastic bottle.
Sure will keep you guys updated on her (I will try to post some photos later).
Cheers!
PS: If I manage to get a few other I am more than willing to send them through the GAN Project with you guys.
PS²: It would be awesome if other antkeepers in my region shared queen flight schedules and sightings here too.