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[AntPhycho]

They might fly again. Certainly Veromessor pergandei and Pheidole barbata are still yet to fly, and should be flying in the next month or two.

Hey dspdrew  I live in Southern California and do you have any idea when is the best time to go anting, I know after it rains is a good time, but I thought it was still too early for many ants to fly. Am I wrong? If so do you know what ants are flying now? Just so I can be ready with some test tubes.

[YsTheAnt]

Please let us know when veromessor Pergandei flies! I really want to catch them this year

[dspdrew]

It's freezing cold out. Nothing is flying at the moment. You have to wait for a significant warm up. When that happens, we might see the two species I just mentioned fly in the desert.

[Solenoqueen]

Any trips coming up anytime soon? If not, when do you think the next trip will be?

[AntsCalifornia]

I'm going to painted canyon this month. What's flying up in the desert right now, and are they attracted to a blacklight?

[dspdrew]

I'm going to painted canyon this month. What's flying up in the desert right now, and are they attracted to a blacklight?

 

Pretty much nothing until it rains again.

[anttics]

so many pages. how can one jump to the last.

[nurbs]

This thread is always useful, but it's also getting long in the tooth since it was started many years ago.

 

Maybe make new threads for each season when we start up again? ie, "2018 Season, Dspdrew's Southern California Anting MIssions"

[KBant]

so many pages. how can one jump to the last.

Click “>>” button at the top.

[dspdrew]

Looking at the weather, I think Veromessor pergandei might fly Monday or Tuesday just southwest and up the hill from Palm Desert, or the far west end of Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs.

[nurbs]

Drew has to work. Gonna grab every single queen. None for you Drew.

[LC3]

Looking at the weather, I think Veromessor pergandei might fly Monday or Tuesday just southwest and up the hill from Palm Desert.

I found an observation on iNat of V. pergandei alates gathering at the entrance of a nest on March 10.  Pic was taken at Sloane Canyon, Dehesa.

[dspdrew]

Not workin' after 5:00 haha.

[nurbs]

 

Looking at the weather, I think Veromessor pergandei might fly Monday or Tuesday just southwest and up the hill from Palm Desert.

I found an observation on iNat of V. pergandei alates gathering at the entrance of a nest on March 10.  Pic was taken at Sloane Canyon, Dehesa.

 

 

You won't need iNaturalist for these guys. They are present anywhere in the SoCal desert. Not even sure if they close their doors in the Winter. I've seen them out in the middle of Winter foraging.

[AntsCalifornia]

Anything looking like it will fly Friday night or Saturday morning near Bakers CA?

[YsTheAnt]

If I go on Friday, will v. Pergandei be diggable?

[anttics]

Well I'm going to Simi valley. it rain in the morning. temperature of 64 degrees. right now. I'm sure something might fly tonight or tomorrow. there some Veromessor Andrei, but they fly around June. there are more species there. If anyone has a trip coming up. or a good place to go. post.it up

[dspdrew]

If I go on Friday, will v. Pergandei be diggable?

 

Possibly if it doesn't rain, but it's supposed to rain more all week after Tuesday.

[nurbs]

Will be heading out to the desert tomorrow and check numerous spots south of the 10 from Whitewater to Palm Springs. That area got .25 to .5 inches of rain, and temperatures will be 88 highs and 65 lows. Looks primed for things to fly, most likely V. pergandei. Plan on staying til nightfall to see if there is anything else scurrying around.

[anttics]

you going for pergandei hunt. ahhh. I got to work. what time are you heading?. if you find some can you post it up. that same day it would be nice. my lol brother is leaving town for college. he want to take my colony. I told him I'll get him one or buy one for him for cheap.