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Where do myrmica or lasius species burrow/hide for the winter.

Started By LowQualityAnts , Oct 14 2022 6:18 PM

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#1 Offline LowQualityAnts - Posted October 14 2022 - 6:18 PM

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Since later flying ants usually hibernate before founding a colony, what habitats can I find them in and where should I look?

#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted October 15 2022 - 3:19 PM

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Considering you’re in the southeast, these species are mainly restricted to heavily forested areas. Try looking under rocks or logs for the best results.

My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline rptraut - Posted October 15 2022 - 5:29 PM

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I have discovered many founding queens and small colonies in hollow acorns and walnuts while looking for acorn ants. In acorns I have found many Lasius sp and Tetramorium (1 so far) founding colonies, and I have found many multiqueen Myrmica colonies in walnuts.