Dorymyrmex pogonius
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Description
Dorymyrmex pogonius is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 5000 workers. They have a slow development speed and the queen measures 9-10 mm while workers measure 4-6 mm. They are characterized by their black color with a red-orange flake. Their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.
Additional information
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Dorymyrmex pogonius
Colony Type: Monogyny
Colony Size: Up to 5000 workers
Development Speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 9-10 mm
- Workers: 4-6 mm
Color: These ants are predominantly black in color, with a striking red-orange flake pattern.
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
- Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
- Honey
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Humidity and Temperature
- Arena Humidity: 50-70%
- Nest Humidity: 50-70%
- Arena Temperature: 21–35 °C
- Nest Temperature: 23–27 °C
Feature of the Species
Dorymyrmex pogonius is the largest ant species that can be kept at home. Their impressive size and beautiful coloration make them a standout choice for ant enthusiasts looking to showcase a visually stunning colony. Observing the natural behaviors and interactions of these ants is a truly captivating experience.
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic nests
- Ytong nests
- Gypsum
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