Ant nuptial flights in April
The ant species likely swarming in April in Europe and the Mediterranean, with the time of day and the weather that sets their flights off.
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Likely flying in April
Across Europe and the Mediterranean · 7
Season startingCamponotus vagus
Hairy carpenter ant
- Flies Apr – Jun
- Afternoon flights
- Hot days
- Calm weather
Well documented
Season startingCamponotus fallax
- Flies Apr – Jun
- Afternoon flights
- Hot days
Keeper consensus
Season startingCamponotus lateralis
- Flies Apr – May
- Afternoon flights
- Hot days
- Calm weather
Keeper consensus
Season startingManica rubida
- Flies Apr – Jun
- Morning flights
- Hot days
Keeper consensus
Season startingCamponotus fedtschenkoi
Yellow carpenter ant
- Flies Apr – May
Few sources
Season startingMessor ibericus
Iberian harvester ant
- Flies Apr – Jun
Few sources
Season startingMessor structor
- Flies Apr – Jun
Few sources
Months for temperate Europe and the Mediterranean. The weather decides the exact days, so flights can come earlier or later where you live. A species only flies on a handful of days in its season, when the weather is right: watch for the conditions on each card.