Carebara castanea
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Description
Carebara castanea is a polygynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 500,000 workers. They have an extra fast development rate and the queen measures 18-24mm while the workers are 2-5mm in size. They have an orange color and their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.
Additional information
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Carebara castanea
Colony Type: Polyogyny
Colony Size: Up to 500 000 workers
Development Speed: very fast
Size
- Queen: 18-24 mm
- Workers: 2-5 mm
Color: Carebara castanea ants exhibit a vibrant orange color, giving them a distinct appearance. Their striking coloration adds to their allure and makes them visually appealing to observe.
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 3 water:1)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Jelly
- Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
- Honey
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 60-80%, Nest: 70-90%
- Temperature: Arena: 25-32 °C, Nest: 24-27 °C
Feature of the Species: Lack of Majors
Carebara castanea colonies lack specialized major workers, unlike many other ant species. Major workers typically have larger body sizes and serve specific roles within a colony, such as defense or food collection. In Carebara castanea, the size difference between workers is relatively minimal.
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Acrylic
- Gypsum
- Ytong or aerated concrete
- Digfix
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