Flying Ant Day: What is it and why does it happen?

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Flying Ant Day usually arrives around mid July as the queens emerge and travel to set up new colonies.In summer, the young queens fly off to meet mates and set-up with their new group.

Although there is no such thing as a specific 'Ant Day', scientists have found that ants are good at short term weather prediction so chose a warm and calm day to travel.Why are ants important?Scientists say the insects are an important part of the ecosystem, both as predators and as prey.Ant colonies also mean that air is able to get into the soil, keeping it healthy.

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