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KE SPRING INSECT FLING
Spring is a time of transition, with many insects emerging from their winter dormancy. As temperatures rise, various species begin their reproductive cycles and foraging behaviors. This seasonal emergence is triggered by environmental cues such as sustained rise in air and soil temperature and increasing daylight hours. The combination of these factors ensures that insects emerge when food and water sources become plentiful, allowing them to thrive and multiply.
Common insects that emerge in spring include Carpenter ants, pavement ants, sugar ants, bumblebees, wasps, ladybugs, butterflies, and termites. These insects are often found in homes or businesses, and their presence can be a sign of warmer weather and blooming plants.
It's important to monitor these insects as they may indicate the onset of spring and the potential for increased pest activity. Early detection and management can help lessen the impact of these insects on your home and garden.
EXAMPLE:
7-spot Ladybird
Ant
Buff-Tailed Bumblebee
Cockroach
Common Carder Bumblebee
Cricket
Dragonfly
Flea
Fly
Grasshopper
Green Shieldbug
Greenfly
Grub
Holly Blue Butterfly
Mosquito
Praying Mantids
Red Admiral Butterfly
Snakefly
Spider
Wasp
With this in mind, KE is hunting down the information on your Spring Insect Fling. If you are a winner of a KE SIF tourney you have the choice of submitting the name of an insect in your area, you just give the name to the host of the tournament when the tournament ends. Below is a list of 20 common insects to start you off. The more you win, the bigger your photo collection grows.
This event is run every day April, May and June @ 12am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm.
You may find them as DOUBLES, SINGLES, DEs or SWISS REG/TRUE, or any special tournament except Mini Swiss Dbls or Speed games. The tours will be marked SIF. The player with the most pictures at end of June will win this event.
CHECK YOUR PROGRESS
SPRING INSECT FLING
DATE UPDATED April 1,2026
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