Odontomachus haematodus
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Description
The Odontomachus haematodus is a polygynous ant species with a colony size of up to 500 workers. They have a medium development speed and are brown in color with golden to reddish-brown legs. Their nutrition consists of food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as sweet fruit. They thrive in humidity levels of 50-70% in both the arena and nest.
Additional information
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Odontomachus haematodus – Trap-jaw Ant
Colony Type
Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 500 workers
Development Speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 10-12 mm
- Workers: 10-11 mm
Color: These ants have a distinct brown body color, with their legs varying from golden to reddish brown, giving them a unique appearance.
Nutrition
- Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live
- Fruits
- Jelly
- Honey
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 60-70%, Nest: 60-80%
- Temperature: Arena: 21-30 °C, Nest: 22-28 °C
Distinctive Features
One of the notable features of Odontomachus haematodus ants is their powerful jaws and sting. With jaws capable of opening up to 180 degrees, these ants are efficient hunters. Their unique jaw mechanism allows them to swiftly catch and prevent their prey from escaping.
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic Nests
- Gypsum
- Ytong
- Natural with substrate
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