Odontomachus troglodytes

405,90 zł

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA209 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas Mrówek, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus cruentatus, Camponotus maculatus, Camponotus nicobarensis, Odontomachus troglodytes, Queen of ants

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Description

Odontomachus troglodytes is a polygynous ant species with colonies of up to 300 workers. The queen measures 8-11mm and workers measure 7-9mm. They have a red dark black head and red-brown body. Their diet consists of food insects such as cockroaches and crickets, as well as sweet fruit. They require a humidity level of 60-70% in the arena and 60-80% in the nest.

Additional information

Behavior	Aggressive
Difficulty in breeding	Experts
Origin	Africa
The size of ants	Medium
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Odontomachus troglodytes: The Trap-Jaw Ant

Colony Details

Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 300 workers
Development Rate: Medium

Size

Queen Size: 8-11mm
Worker Size: 7-9mm
Coloration: Red with a dark black head and red-brown body

Nutrition

Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live
Fruits
Jelly
Honey

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Temperature and Humidity

Humidity: Arena – 60-70%; Nest – 60-80%
Temperature: Arena – 21-30 °C; Nest – 24-28 °C

Unique Hunting Features of Odontomachus troglodytes

Odontomachus troglodytes has a sting, which they utilize along with their fast jaws. Their jaws can open 180 degrees, allowing them to catch prey efficiently and prevent it from escaping. This unique hunting mechanism sets them apart from other ant species.