Stictoponera binghamii
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Description
Stictoponera binghamii is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 500 workers. They have a medium development rate and their queen measures 5-6mm, while workers are 4-5mm in size. These ants are dark brown to rusty in color, with lighter legs and lower jaws. They primarily feed on food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as syrup and sweet fruits.
Additional information
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Stictoponera binghamii
Colony Information
- Colony Type: Monogyny
- Colony Size: Up to 500 workers
- Development Rate: Medium
Size
- Queen: 5-6mm
- Workers: 4-5 mm
Color: Chest dark burgundy, black abdomen
Nutrition
- 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
- Honey
Temperature and humidity
- Arena Humidity: 50-70%
- Nest Humidity: 60-80%
- Arena Temperature: 24–28 °C
- Nest Temperature: 22–24 °C
Providing the correct environmental conditions will help these ants thrive and exhibit their natural behaviors.
Species Features:
Stictoponera binghamii closely resembles the Australian ant species, Rhytidoponera. They are active predators and will hunt whatever they can catch. Some species within the Stictoponera genus have developed specialized diets, such as hunting millipedes or other ants. These unique characteristics add to their appeal for ant enthusiasts.
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Acrylic Nests
- Natural setup
- Gypsum
- Ytong
Anochetus modicus
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