Ponera coarctata

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SKU: AOTA268 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, Camponotus vagus, Crematogaster quadriruga, Ponera coarctata, Queen of ants

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Description

Ponera coarctata is a polygynous ant species with a slow development speed. The colony size can reach up to 100 workers. The queen has a size of 4-6mm, while the workers are 2.3-3.5mm in size. They are black in color and primarily feed on food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt. The ideal humidity for this species is not specified.

Additional information

Behavior	Shy
Difficulty in breeding	Experts
Origin	Europe
The size of ants	Micro
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Ponera coarctata

Colony Type

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 100 workers

Development Speed: slow

Ponera coarctata is a polygynous ant species, meaning that it has multiple queens within a single colony. This unique colony structure allows for increased reproductive potential and resilience. The colony size can range from a few dozen individuals to up to 100 workers. The presence of multiple queens ensures the stability and growth of the colony, contributing to its overall success.

Size

Queen: 4-6mm
Workers: 2.3-3.5mm.

Both the queen and the workers have a striking black coloration, adding to their allure and mystique.

Nutrition

Alive Micro insects

Humidity and Temperature:

Humidity: Arena: 40-60%, Nest: 50-70%
Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 23-26 °C

Features of the Species

Ponera coarctata is not only known for its unique nesting behavior and dietary preferences but also for its aggression and activity level. These ants display a high level of aggressiveness when defending their nest or foraging territory. Their small size should not be underestimated, as they compensate for it with their fierce and combative nature. In addition, Ponera coarctata ants are highly active, constantly on the move in search of food and resources to sustain their colony.