Finding Camponotus Queens

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WashingtonAntman

Finding Camponotus Queens

Post: # 13899Post WashingtonAntman
Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:34 am

I know about nuptial flights and about keeping and taking care of a queen, but I have a few questions. If I catch more then one queen what do i do with the other queen(s)? What is the best way to find Camponotus queens during thier nuptial flights? And finally, should I just keep test tubes with me at all times during thier nuptial flights?
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Lukestewart

Re: Finding Camponotus Queens

Post: # 13903Post Lukestewart
Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:15 am

Keep tubes with you. One in each tube is safest.
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WashingtonAntman

Re: Finding Camponotus Queens

Post: # 13918Post WashingtonAntman
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:44 am

Where do you think is best to look for them?
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Re: Finding Camponotus Queens

Post: # 13926Post Batspiderfish
Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:47 pm

You can find them in the spring, around the time it hits 70 F/21 C. They should be easiest to find in parks and at the edges of forests.
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WashingtonAntman

Re: Finding Camponotus Queens

Post: # 13932Post WashingtonAntman
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:37 pm

Thank you both for the the help. I feel more confident about it now. 8-)
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