Myrmoteras opalinum

469,90 zł

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA196 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, Camponotus aethiops, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus nicobarensis, Myrmoteras opalinum, Queen of ants

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Description

The Myrmoteras opalinum ant is a monogynous colony with a size of up to 400 workers. It has a medium development rate and the Queen measures 6-8 mm while the workers measure 5-7 mm. They are brown-orange in color and feed on food insects and sweet fruit. They require a humidity level of 60-70% in the arena and 60-80% in the nest, with a temperature range of 24-30 °C in the arena and 24-26 °C in the socket.

Additional information

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

Description

Myrmoteras opalinum

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 400 workers

Development Speed: medium

Size

Queen: 6-8 mm
Workers: 5-7mm

Color: Their distinct coloration is a beautiful combination of brown and orange, adding a touch of vibrancy to their presence.

Nutrition

Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Honey

Humidity and Temperature

Humidity: Arena: 60-760%, Nest: 60-80%
Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 24-26 °C

Remarkable Features

Myrmoteras opalinum possesses a set of remarkable features that make them stand out among other ant species. Their sting is a unique defense mechanism that helps them protect their colony and secure resources. But it’s their jaws that truly set them apart – capable of opening up to an impressive 230 degrees, they possess incredible speed and precision in catching prey, ensuring it remains within their grasp.