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Diacamma violaceum

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Description

Diacamma violaceum is a species of ant with a gamergate colony type. The colony can grow up to 800 workers and has a medium development rate. The workers are 16-20mm in size and have a dark gray color with golden hairs. Their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Diacamma violaceum

Colony Type: Gamergate

Colony Size: Up to 500 workers

Development Speed: medium


Colony Type and Size

Size and Color:

  • Workers: 16-20 mm

Their dark gray color, combined with golden hairs, adds to their unique appearance.


Nutrition Preferences

  • Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
  • Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Jelly
  • Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
  • Honey

Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!


Humidity and Temperature

  • Humidity: Arena: 40-60%, Nest: 50-60%
  • Temperature: Arena: 25-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Recommended Nests for Breeding

If you’re considering breeding Diacamma violaceum, it’s crucial to choose suitable nests that cater to their specific needs. Acrylic, gypsum, and aerated concrete nests have proven to be ideal for these ants, providing a safe and conducive environment for growth and development.

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