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Queens gathering at nest entrance

Started By Hayashi , May 10 2017 7:16 PM

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#1 Offline Hayashi - Posted May 10 2017 - 7:16 PM

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Today in San Marcos, North County San Diego, I found a large open field and during my short walk, I found at least 10 large Veromessor andrei nests (I think.) Each nest had one or two queen alates crawling around the opening. I collected one for identification.
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Is this a sign of an impending nuptial flight? Do queens gather at the surface for any other reason?

#2 Offline SirAnticus - Posted May 10 2017 - 9:27 PM

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Usually, it means they are about to fly.


#3 Offline Hayashi - Posted May 11 2017 - 9:25 AM

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Cool! Thanks for the response. I'm going to check there again today and see if anything is flying.
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