Harvester ants (Messor ebeninus)
Messor ebeninus · Messor
Harvester ants (Messor ebeninus). Recorded flying from November through December. Large, dark brown to black harvester queens with a notably big head.
When do harvester ants fly?
Recorded flying from November through December.
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Queen appearance
Large, dark brown to black harvester queens with a notably big head. · typical for this genus
slow and heavy-bodied
How to catch a queen ant →No founding care data for Messor ebeninus yet.
Habitat
Soil · also soil mound · typical for this genus
After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens. Watch cleared, sunny ground for wingless queens.
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