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trachymyrmex septentrionalis


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#1 Offline Jonathan5608 - Posted May 8 2023 - 6:55 AM

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Hi
I live in NY and would really like to grab one of these guys. To those who’ve caught a nuptial what were your looking for temperature and humidity wise.

#2 Offline antsinvirgina - Posted May 9 2023 - 5:37 AM

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They tend to fly in May to June depending on your area. If it's been really cold in your area like it has for me in Virginia, they fly in June, but normally they fly in May in the afternoon. Normally about 3-5pm.The day after a rainstorm, not the same day due to the need to excavate the nest. Also, Temps need to be at least 75°F and maximum of 87°F. If it's too hot, they won't fly due to their fungus pellet dying.



#3 Offline antsinvirgina - Posted May 9 2023 - 5:43 AM

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How to find trachymyrmex septrionalis queens?

 VenomousBeast---They tend to fly in May to June depending on your area. If it's been really cold in your area like it has for me in Virginia, they fly in June, but normally they fly in May in the afternoon. Normally about 3-5pm.The day after a rainstorm, not the same day due to the need to excavate the nest. Also, Temps need to be at least 75°F and maximum of 87°F. If it's too hot, they won't fly due to their fungus pellet dying.


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#4 Offline Jonathan5608 - Posted June 3 2023 - 9:52 AM

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I checked twice in warm days( high 70s to 80) and I still haven’t seen a nuptial flight. Last time is seemed like it was to hot and they sealed there burrows. I think I’m gonna check back in mid July. From the reports I read it seems they fly later in the summer.

#5 Offline PurdueEntomology - Posted June 3 2023 - 11:54 AM

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I have not seen any nuptial flights in Tennessee.  I do though have a colony going.  



#6 Offline Flu1d - Posted June 3 2023 - 1:32 PM

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T. septentrionalis, here in Florida, tend to fly at about 10 AM in the morning, to maybe about noon at the latest. They like heat and humidity but since Florida naturally has both I'm not too sure as far as what they want in New York.. but I assume a good, warm day after a nice rain would be suffice.

#7 Offline Jonathan5608 - Posted July 8 2023 - 6:52 AM

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Bump. Any northern states get flights yet




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