Carebara affinis

Price range: 289,90 zł through 519,90 zł

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SKU: AOTA101 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, ants, Atlas des fourmis, Camponotus arnoldinus, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus nicobarensis, Carebara affinis, Queen of ants

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Description

Carebara affinis, or the Asian needle ant, is a captivating ant species known for its unique colony behavior and aggressive tendencies. This product description provides insights into the care and breeding requirements of Carebara affinis, appealing to ant enthusiasts.

Additional information

Behavior	Aggressive
Difficulty in breeding	Experts
Origin	Eastern and South Asia
The size of ants	Large
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Carebara affinis

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 50,000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size

Queen: 16-18 mm
Workers: 2-3 mm
Majors: 5-12 mm

Color: Workers: Light to dark reddish-brown.

Nutrition

Protein sources: small insects (dead or alive), such as fruit flies, termites, and mealworms
Sugary foods: sugar water, honey, and syrup (ratio of 3:1 water to sugar or honey)
Fruits and soft vegetables
Jelly or ant-specific nutritional gels

Humidity and Temperature

Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 70-80%
Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 24-28 °C

A Feature of the Carebara affinis Species:

Carebara affinis are notable for their extreme polymorphism, with tiny minor workers and relatively large, robust majors. This size disparity allows them to specialize in different tasks within the colony.