Ant Season 2021 - Queen Ant Nuptial Flights & Ant Colonies

[@AntsVienna]

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[@budgie-do2jl]

Ant nuptial flight would begin in June or July where I live

[@AntsVienna]

Well, that depends on the climate and the year. It can be earlier if it's warm or later if it's still cold..

[@markmonster8748]

awesome AV! always looking forward to your vids!💯

[@AntsVienna]

@@markmonster8748 You won't have to wait much longer for this one! 👍

[@jxck_cars]

@@AntsVienna You should keep some Myrmica Ruginodis as they are easy to keep👍

[@denkitney8865]

I have now done queen adoption twice, and been sucesfull both times,. I fed the workers first, and then connected the two tubes together, coverd the workers tube and left them alone for 2 days, and all went well, one happy colony!

[@AntsVienna]

What ant species was that adoption? Thanks for the tip by the way 😃

[@AntWarriors]

Wow, another amazing video, great job man, I really enjoy these videos, appreciate it 👏😃

[@AntsVienna]

You're welcome, just to hype you guys on the upcoming ant season🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@antsnest1232]

I would like to see a messor species in the future. I love watching them making the ant bread and watching them forage

[@AntsVienna]

So you keep Messor yourself? What species?

[@southwestplantguy]

Iv been waiting for this specific moment to watch this because it's raining outside and I'm hoping see some nuptials later today or tomorrow 👍

[@AntsVienna]

I hope nuptials start soon too :)

[@happyantuk1995]

Woo to nuptials what an exciting time for ant keepers 👍🏻😃🐜🇬🇧

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, ant keeper fun time begins soon😃🐜🔎

[@Floppy21]

Hi antsvienna! Im sub and i turn on notis on!

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there! Glad to hear that - hope you enjoy the Video😃

[@denkitney8865]

I am always waiting for you to upload your next vidio, as I am a novice and have learned so much from watching you in the last year. I learn somthing new every time. Thanks for being a great tutor.

[@AntsVienna]

You're welcome. Comments and stories like yours are greatly motivating me do my best and keep it up! Thanks for your loyal support! Feel free to let me know what you need help with - and who knows, I might just make a video about it😉

[@mrantmr6782]

In here Finland we have some very strange stuff. Nuptial flights have not started yet, but i have seen single queens! Hoping to catch a Camponotus queen! Have a good day!

[@AntsVienna]

That's good news! Keep your eyes open and catch some Queens then :)

[@AntsVienna]

Then check out this video - I'm giving tips on how to spot/find Camponotus Queens easier there 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrEZ2aHnZaoqdk

[@AntsVienna]

@@blanka_4444 You're welcome, good luck Queen searching!

[@septentrionants908]

Yes I am very exited for the nuptial flight season! Just found a myrmica rubra queen walking around. First ants I will ever keep

[@AntsVienna]

That is excellent news! Take good care of your Queens then😉

[@blueril2718]

Nice I’m looking 4 one

[@cityants1166]

I’m so happy to have the season start! I’ve caught 14 queens so far. Great video!

[@AntsVienna]

Wow! 14 already? No kidding... where do you live? Here in Austria it is so cold that I haven't seen a single Queen this year...

[@cityants1166]

@@AntsVienna I live in ny. In the us we have winter ants that fly about 1-2 months before other ants!

[@AntsVienna]

That sounds cool! How is the latin name of those winter ant species?

[@cityants1166]

@@AntsVienna prenolepis imparis

[@AntsVienna]

@@cityants1166 Thanks - have to check them out🙂🔎

[@twigolatte2245]

I live in the UK so the nuptial flights are only just starting and I have seen nothing yet. I love your videos :)

[@AntsVienna]

Hello again! Glad you like my work :) Yes, due to lower temperatures this year nuptial flights are pretty late and irregular... That being said: The main nuptial flight season in europe starts end of June - so keep your eyes open😉🐜

[@philthehexagon2989]

Man can’t wait for these uploads

[@AntsVienna]

I'll also be making Queen catching videos again - as soon as the temperatures start rising and Queen actually start flying 😃

[@philthehexagon2989]

@@AntsVienna Awesome!!!!! those are my favorite type of ant videos

[@quick1mdns]

are leaf cutters like atta native to your area?

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. I leave in central europe. So, no native leaf cutter species here. I may get hold of some in the future though :)

[@Taiphyr]

I’ve Caught 5 Queen Fire Ants. 1 Being Unfertilized, But Luckily I Also Caught A Male! I Might Get To See Them Mate

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, try putting them in a bigger container with a cover and some moist cotton

[@antkeeper_greece2042]

Can't wait for the fallax video as I keep them as well. I have 1 worker a queen and some larvae, they were more but 4 workers died in hibernation. I love your vids keep up the good work

[@AntsVienna]

Will do so my fellow greek man👍 Just for the record: my colonies also lost 1-2 workes each in hibernation. Seems to be a common phenomenon for the species

[@antkeeper_greece2042]

@@AntsVienna My ants aren't eating the honey I gave them and i am not sure if they are hibernating, should I clean the honey ?

[@AntsVienna]

@@antkeeper_greece2042 If ants don't drink the honey within 2 days you can clean it. Try feeding them in 2 weeks again. Many colonies are hibernating longer this year, because of lower than normal temeratures

[@antkeeper_greece2042]

@@AntsVienna ok thx

[@dantegoeters6967]

pheidole pallidula so cool

[@AntsVienna]

I'll give it some thought - thanks for the suggestion👍

[@bruh09nh74]

I would like to see Camponotus barbaricus on this Channel

[@AntsVienna]

Hello gamer boy! I take it you've voted for them on the poll then? 😉

[@memomorph5375]

Hello from Oregon! I caught two camponotus queen alates yesterday. Sorry your ants got dried out!

[@AntsVienna]

Well, these things happen sometimes... Congrats on your Camponotus Queen catches!👍

[@GreenMantis27]

pheidole, defenetivlly pheidole

[@AntsVienna]

Will consider it

[@princemanalo1190]

I just set a reminder for this video😍

[@AntsVienna]

Awesome! See you live tomorrow then😉

[@princemanalo1190]

Goodluck on your queen hunting!

[@AntsVienna]

@@princemanalo1190 Thanks, hope the temperatures rise soon, so that queen ants actually start flying over here😅😂

[@Floppy21]

@@princemanalo1190 i also set a reminder lol

[@AntsVienna]

Glad you joined us - hope you guys love those premieres every once in a while

[@francisrieuants6286]

Nice video keep it up

[@AntsVienna]

Thanks! Ant colony Updates + Ant Farm Build Videos currently in production 😉🐜

[@chicken5761]

So excited! ❤️ hoping to catch lots of queens :D

[@AntsVienna]

Every ant keepers dream! Best of luck in your Queen-Catching 🐜🍀

[@antkeeper_greece2042]

Messor is a great choice but as minigunl5 said pheidole are better in my opinion. If you get pheidole a species with more than one queen will grow faster will be more resistant and I believe that they are better

[@AntsVienna]

I'll consider that option - thank you for the input👍

[@olivermoldenhauer6967]

Nice video. - Even though it sounds like your are almost imitating the AntsCanada voice. ;)

[@AntsVienna]

haha - Thanks Oliver! I get to hear that a lot lately, but truth is I haven't watched him for years...

[@akaflogaming1778]

I live in the Netherlands and I was wondering if you could give me advice on how to get a queen and when cuz I can’t find them now :(

[@akaflogaming1778]

Btw love this channel ;)

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there! Glad you like my vids :) Queen ant season is a bit late this year, due to low temperatures in Europe. However I expect nuptial flights to start soon, as weather gets better. Here you can find some usefull videos on catching Queens! Best of luck🍀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmWueH2japqeh7M

[@akaflogaming1778]

Tysm ;)

[@princemanalo1190]

Herr it comes!

[@AntsVienna]

Hope you enjoy! 😉

[@sillyalligator]

I’ve been wondering if it is possible to keep Formica rufa

[@AntsVienna]

It is. But keep in mind they are parasitic Queens and they are a protected species (hold in captivity forbidden by law) in many countries

[@t3chox103]

Mad because we have like 30 queen ants flying around my house and I am scared that they will all go ahead and nest in my house. I’ve killed about 15 and 15 got away

[@AntsVienna]

What type of Queen ants? Can I get some?😜

[@stijncroon9287]

nice man

[@AntsVienna]

Hope you enjoy(ed) - More Vids coming! :)

[@stijncroon9287]

@@AntsVienna yesssssssss

[@MinigunL5]

You should keep some Pheidole. Idk which species, just try to get one that isn't too small and has decent majors. Also, instead of Messor barbarus you should get a better colored and bigger Messor species.

[@AntsVienna]

I will try to expand the species variety of the channel one way or another, no worries. I still have to decide on what Messor sp. I am going to pick.

[@thatpokemonguy7328]

I found a queen ant on my leg! Crazy but I don't think it has mated yet, like It hasn't rained for like a week, it was flying, and I was just looking at a bunch of ants in my neighborhood and It might have flown onto my leg while I was watching the colony. Should I let it go?

[@AntsVienna]

Does it still have wings? I personally would put it in a test tube setup - If it does not lay eggs within 2-3 days I would let it free again

[@thatpokemonguy7328]

I let it go

[@AntsVienna]

Don't worry - many more Queens will come :) You did the right thing

[@renzandrianmalvas2844]

0:13 is that queen ant?? I just see it in my hand and it fly literally look like it lol... I cannot find it anymore it so small its a black ant i think Im frim phillipines

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, those are Queen alates - virgin Queens that still need to mate before they can start a colony

[@bassosanimals2989]

My Camponotus nicobarensis queen laid around 4-5 eggs 1 and a half months ago, they still arnt larvae😭 My Camponotus cruentatus queen also has been out of hibernation for 2 months but hasn't laid any eggs and the brood hasnt developed, Any tips? I already tried feeding insects and honey

[@AntsVienna]

Just be patient. Queens should start laying eggs and develop them mid-May

[@bassosanimals2989]

Thanks guys😊😆

[@ShintoTheBuilder]

I just trying to get my first queen ant and i still don’t have one after 3 months of search losing hope

[@AntsVienna]

Don't worry - most Queens fly in July-August. Just keep your eyes open👍

[@ShintoTheBuilder]

@@AntsVienna well that explains why ants are now showing up at my house

[@t-wrecks3586]

If you get a new colony get messor barbarus

[@AntsVienna]

I really want some Harvester Ants, so I am in fact leaning towards a Messor species🙂🐜

[@t-wrecks3586]

Thanks you forclistening

[@louiez13]

Is the ants season over? I also live in vienna i hope im not too late

[@AntsVienna]

Hallo! No, you are not to late - Ant Season is about to start in Vienna. Keep your eyes open!😉🐜

[@ingarssilins176]

I would like to see some Ponerinae

[@AntsVienna]

We'll see what the future brings :)

[@snowbean5971]

when will the nuptial flight season happen?

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. That depends on where you live. For countries that have cold winters that would be the summer, when it's warm. You can check out this video for Queen catching tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrEZ2aHnZaoqdk OR this video for general Nuptial flight information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2bCin2EmdRnqLs

[@budgie-do2jl]

🐜👑

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, hoping to catch some Queens soon! :)

[@septentrionants908]

I have to check how long is left every 5 minutes

[@AntsVienna]

Around 30mins from now - See you live😉

[@durpydodo8389]

Join the discord it will ping you when a vid gets uploaded

[@AntsVienna]

Yes, notifications is something that discord handles pretty well imo👍

[@dinosaursontop]

I’ve been watching so many how to catch queen and videos but I still haven’t found one ):

[@AntsVienna]

Don't worry - the day will come. Here I mention some tricks on How to spot Camponotus Queens... may help you out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrEZ2aHnZaoqdk

[@dinosaursontop]

It might be that it’s been cold where I’ve been living but yesterday it was really warm same with today so I think it’ll take a while Edit:it’s supposed to snow tomorrow O-O

[@dinosaursontop]

I’ve only been looking for 2 days cus it’s cold where I live

[@AntsVienna]

Nuptials may be delayed due to bad weather. Good thing is when the temperatures finally rise you won't know which Queen ant to catch first - they fly in numbers! :)

[@AntsVienna]

Patience is key in ant keeping, keep taking walks and have your eyes open ;)

[@ro_ants3960]

It s still cold here in Romania ):

[@AntsVienna]

Here in Austria too - But temperatures will start rising dramatically next week, so I expect to see the first Queen Ants flying soon! :)

[@ro_ants3960]

@@AntsVienna the temperatures will rise here too but not enough it is going to be like 15-17 C

[@AntsVienna]

Just wait and see - one way or another queens are going to fly sometime😉

[@belogic5347]

hello

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there! Glad you joined us :)

[@renzandrianmalvas2844]

I hope phillipines is one of this vid plssss

[@AntsVienna]

Kind of - I mention some resources. If you need more help you can always Join our ANTSVIENNA DISCORD Server here: discord.gg/PBw6BvU

[@slick9795]

I got 2 ants this summer

[@AntsVienna]

Cool! Are they Queens? What species? :)

[@slick9795]

@@AntsVienna I don’t no yet but the are small but I think they could be big head cuz there were a lot of them

[@christianants4714]

Can you please make a video about a species called Labour Day ants please 🐜

[@AntsVienna]

Will have to do research on those - definitely the first time I hear of them😅

[@9dannyyoung]

would love to see false honey pot ants

[@AntsVienna]

That's an interesting request... Will give it some thought😉

[@birungiester587]

Sugar ants

[@AntsVienna]

I like Camponotus, because there are so many different species of them! :)

[@renzandrianmalvas2844]

Hi ilove ur vids do u know what is nuptial flight in Philippines??

[@AntsVienna]

Hello there. Not sure about Phillipines... have you tried asking on our Discord? discord.gg/PBw6BvU

[@paceygg6882]

Get a European fire ant queen!

[@AntsVienna]

Hope I find one this season :)