Solenopsis stricta

279,90 zł

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA277 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus nicobarensis, Camponotus petersii, Queen of ants, Solenopsis stricta

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Description

Solenopsis cf. stricta is a fast-developing ant species with polygynous colonies of up to 100,000 workers. The queen measures 6-9 mm, while workers measure 1.5-3 mm. They have a dark brown to reddish-brown color and feed on insect food, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.

Additional information

Behavior	Aggressive
Difficulty in breeding	Experts
Origin	South America
The size of ants	Small
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Solenopsis stricta

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 100 000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size:

Queen: 6-9 mm
Workers: 1,5-3 mm

Color: These ants exhibit a distinctive coloration of dark brown and reddish-brown, making them easily recognizable in their natural habitat.

Nutrition

Camponotus atriceps ants feed on a varied diet including:

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

Humidity and Temperature

Humidity: Arena: 50-60%, Nest: 70-80%
Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Special Features

One of the notable features of Solenopsis stricta is its aggression. These ants are known for their aggressive behavior, which can be attributed to their natural instincts and territorial nature. Additionally, Solenopsis stricta ants produce formic acid, which aids in their defense mechanisms against predators.