Antkeeping Information
A short list of websites with information that relates to antkeeping.
Antmaps.org
Antmaps.org is an interactive map that allows its users to view the ranges of different ant species, how diverse a region is, compare the ant diversity of different regions, and more. It is a very useful tool for antkeepers to see what species live near them.
AntWiki
AntWiki is a vast reservoir of information about ants. Everything from the history of myrmecology as a scientific field to species accounts can be found here. AntWiki is most commonly used by antkeepers for general information on an ant species.
AntCat
AntCat is a list of every described ant species and their taxonomic history. It is often used by antkeepers to look up the taxonomic history of a species and scientific papers it is included in.
AntWeb
AntWeb is a large online database of imaged ant specimens and natural history information regarding ant species. AntWeb can be a critical tool for ant identification.
Formiculture
While mainly used as a place for antkeepers to gather as a community, Formiculture also contains many caresheets for different ant species, as well as DIY guides.
AntSciHub
Currently a work in progress, AntSciHub is a community-curated well of information on antkeeping, including guides, pictures of ants, and ant caresheets.Â
AntFlights.com
AntFlights.com is a website dedicated to community sourced nuptial flight tracking. They’ve compiled a large database of flights reported by myrmecologists, citizen scientists, and antkeepers like you! With the help of this site, you can record your owwn nuptial flights, and search for nuptial flights reported by other users in the past.