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[antperson24]

I really want to find Crematogaster this summer, I will take any advice about finding them.

[ANTdrew]

Where are you located, and are they common in your area?

[antperson24]

Where are you located, and are they common in your area?

Like my profile says, I'm in Iowa, and I don't really know if they are common, but I don't see them too often.

[ANTdrew]

Got it. Look for Crematogaster cerasi queens on very hot and humid days with light winds at the end of summer. Days after rains are best. Here in Virginia, I find them from mid August to early September. Alates leave the nest around 11:00am, and dealates can be found wandering about the rest of the afternoon. I find them mostly in edge habitats with abundant native trees nearby. Native creeper vines ( like Virginia creeper and trumpet creeper) are also important nectar sources for them, so I recommend looking for those.

[antperson24]

Got it. Look for Crematogaster cerasi queens on very hot and humid days with light winds at the end of summer. Days after rains are best. Here in Virginia, I find them from mid August to early September. Alates leave the nest around 11:00am, and dealates can be found wandering about the rest of the afternoon. I find them mostly in edge habitats with abundant native trees nearby. Native creeper vines ( like Virginia creeper and trumpet creeper) are also important nectar sources for them, so I recommend looking for those.

Oh, I know of a perfect place for that!

[ANTdrew]

Good luck! Keep us posted.