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#1 Offline rcflyer - Posted October 25 2020 - 4:21 AM

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Species available for catching in NYC area for example Central Park, Riverside Park...etc. Which best month? Species legal to ship and buy within NY State?

#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 25 2020 - 6:14 AM

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Here is a list of native NY ant species: https://www.antweb.o...tes&images=true

#3 Offline rcflyer - Posted October 25 2020 - 6:38 AM

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Here is a list of native NY ant species: https://www.antweb.o...tes&images=true


Thanks!

#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 25 2020 - 7:24 AM

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Lasius emarginatus has a foothold in NYC. You should try to find those for sure.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#5 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 25 2020 - 8:04 AM

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Also note that season is pretty much over now and the only ant that is really flying still is lasius claviger.

Edited by Manitobant, October 25 2020 - 8:06 AM.


#6 Offline AntsDakota - Posted October 25 2020 - 8:05 AM

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Also note that season is pretty much over now and the only ant that is really flying still is lasius claviger.

Yes, and I would not recommend those unless you've had a couple years of experience at least.


"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. (including ants) And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version





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