4 replies to this topic

[LIExotics]

Hey everyone. Name's Chris. 2 years ago I found a single prenolepsis Imparis winged queen in my bang yard, but since then I have not found a single ant anywhere near here. Looking for any sightings of prenolepsis Imparis nuptial flights on long Island, or previous flights seen in previous years. I really want to collect a few of these queens to start a colony or two. They are one of my favorite ant species. Any sighting or previous sighting information would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[ReignofRage]

Prenolepis observations from New York - https://www.inatural...&taxon_id=68146
Prenolepis gyne observations from New York - https://www.inatural...s) present?=Yes

[ANTdrew]

Prenolepis flew here in Virginia about two weeks ago on a fluky day we got near to 80 degrees F. Since we are a couple of hours south of you, I’d say your populations should be flying very soon. Look out for days near 80 degrees with light winds. It may be a while until you see warmth like that, though, given the weather pattern we’ve had recently.

[aznphenom]

Pimps are one of the easiest species to catch because they fly 1 or 2 days a year so its at a very specific time. On the FIRST day when it is above 68 degree by noon. No, it doesnt mean the whole world will be cover in pimps. You still have to know where colonies are. Its un-missable if you run into their flight because you'll literally be cover in males.

[T.C.]

Despite what others say, prenolepis imparis flights have always been one of the hardest to find. However their flight days are the most predictable. The first few notable warm days of the year, they are flying seemingly regardless of humidity as a factor.