Formica lemani

• Colony Type: Monogyny
• Colony Size: Up to 10,000 workers
• Development speed: medium

• Queen: 8-10 mm
• Workers: 4-7 mm

The ants’ coloration is uniformly black or brown.

• 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!

• Arena Humidity: 30 – 50%
• Nest Humidity: 50 – 60%
• Arena Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
• Nest Temperature: 21 – 24 °C

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.

• Acrylic Nests
• Cork Nests
• Digfix
• YTONG