Camponotus flights yet??
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Camponotus flights yet??
Hi everyone,
I live in Washington state, USA and I really want to keep the genus camponotus. Has anyone seen them flying yet? Also, what are the ideal conditions and places to look for newly mated queens?
I live in Washington state, USA and I really want to keep the genus camponotus. Has anyone seen them flying yet? Also, what are the ideal conditions and places to look for newly mated queens?
Founding:
×2 Camponotus novaeboracensis
×2 Camponotus novaeboracensis
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Re: Camponotus flights yet??
You and me both! SC here but haven't been lucky enough to find any.
According to a past video from Mikey, they seem to like flying just after a rainstorm around this time of year. I went out on a short hike Friday after a mild rainstorm, but no luck.
Hopeful to catch some soon!
According to a past video from Mikey, they seem to like flying just after a rainstorm around this time of year. I went out on a short hike Friday after a mild rainstorm, but no luck.
Hopeful to catch some soon!
Re: Camponotus flights yet??
Today in Nevada Camponotus flights have began, as of today 4/8/19.
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Im also looking to keep this species I live in Ontario Canada and I haven't seen any queens of any sp yet. Its been the warmest its been yet 15 degC but very windy and rain everyday so its quite wet. Let us know if you see them down in Washington. I'm sure they will fly here the same time or shortly after.!
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Re: Camponotus flights yet??
I will! I'm planning on going out to a state park and hunting for them if weather allows this Thursday, 4/11. Wish me luck!
Founding:
×2 Camponotus novaeboracensis
×2 Camponotus novaeboracensis
Re: Camponotus flights yet??
My friend and i might have found a camponotous queen. no photo though
Founding:
Prenolepis imparis
Prenolepis imparis
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I found 8 camponotus queen's here in Tennessee on 4/12/19.
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I found a camponotus pennsylvanicus queen in california today while i was playing tennis.
Founding:
Prenolepis imparis
Prenolepis imparis
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Re: Camponotus flights yet??
They're flying right this minute! Typing from mobile, saw one fly into the bushes just as my bus arrived for me to go to work, so sadly I couldn't catch her.
But they're out there! Pretty sizeable species, almost looked to be an inch long from my bench-seated perspective!
But they're out there! Pretty sizeable species, almost looked to be an inch long from my bench-seated perspective!
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Re: Camponotus flights yet??
im from ontario and i havent seen any yet. Its been 10-15deg c and rain for like 2 weeks whats the weather like there? time of day sighted wind/rain conditions?
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