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Trachymyrmex septentrionalis Fungal Temperature

Started By AntswerMe , Jul 6 2017 6:24 AM

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#1 Offline AntswerMe - Posted July 6 2017 - 6:24 AM

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Trachymyrmex septentrionalis are undergoing a large nuptial flight here in northeastern Florida right now and I'm going to go ahead and catch some queens. I'm aware that the fungus they grow can be rather sensitive to temperature so I ask, what temperature should I keep the ants and their fungus at?

#2 Offline cpman - Posted July 6 2017 - 11:00 AM

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I presume what works for Atta should work for them -- i.e. around 25-27°C.

They may tolerate cooler temperatures due to their more northern distribution.