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- It turns out that the widely-held idea of a "flying ant day" is actually a misconception. Investigating mass events like flying ants presents scientists with a problem; to find out more about what is happening we need to record when and where flying ants are emerging but to do that means being everywhere at once.
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All you need to keep track of is 2-3 warm days in July followed by a day of light rainfall. Post the rainfall or on the succeeding day, you can anticipate a flurry of airborne ants. A queen who has discarded her wings is probably fertilised and prepared to establish a fresh colony.
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Jul 4, 2024 · 04 July 2024. Scientists at the Royal Society of Biology discredit the claim that there is one annual day where flying ants emerge and highlight the surprising benefits they provide to the environment. Every summer, flying ants take to the skies – and inadvertently, our gardens, parks, and homes.
Jul 10, 2023 · A mile-long swarm of flying ants has been picked up on a weather radar on the UK's south coast - with more expected in the coming days. The insects, which look similar to rainfall on radars, were detected by the Met Office on Friday, as people reported sightings on social media. The day was dubbed "flying ant day".
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