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Description
The Formica lemani colony is monogynous and can have up to 10,000 workers. They have a medium development rate. The queen is 8-10mm in size, while the workers are 4-7 mm. They are uniformly black or brown in color. They feed on food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.
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Formica lemani
Colony Type
- Colony Type: Monogyny
- Colony Size: Up to 10,000 workers
- Development speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 8-10 mm
- Workers: 4-7 mm
The ants’ coloration is uniformly black or brown.
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
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Arena Humidity: 30 – 50%
- Nest Humidity: 50 – 60%
- Arena Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
- Nest Temperature: 21 – 24 °C
Special Characteristics and Preferences
Formica lemani is an extraordinary species with unique behavior and preferences. One of the most intriguing aspects is their ability to collect honeydew from aphid colonies. They have a mutually beneficial relationship with aphids, feeding on the sweet substance produced by these tiny insects. This behavior showcases the ants’ resourcefulness and intelligence in finding food sources.
When it comes to nesting, Formica lemani shows adaptability to various materials. Recommended options for breeding nests include acrylic, gypsum, aerated concrete, earth, and cork. These materials provide suitable conditions for the colony’s growth and development, ensuring a thriving and healthy ant community.
Recommended Formicarium
- Acrylic Nests
- Cork Nests
- Digfix
- YTONG
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