Odontomachus hastatus
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Description
The Odontomachus hastatus is a polygynous ant colony with a medium development rate. The queen measures 15-18mm while workers measure 12-14mm. They are yellowish brown to dark brown in color and feed on food insects and sweet fruit. They thrive in a humidity level of 60-70% in their arena and 60-80% in their nest.
Additional information
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Odontomachus hastatus: Trap-Jaw Ant
Colony Type
Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 500 workers
Development Speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 15-18 mm
- Workers: 12-14 mm
Color: The ants display a stunning array of colors, ranging from yellowish brown to dark brown.
Nutrition
- Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live
- Fruits
- Jelly
- Honey
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 60-70%, Nest: 60-80%
- Temperature: Arena: 21-30 °C, Nest: 22-28 °C
Unique Features and Abilities
One of the most remarkable features of Odontomachus hastatus is its powerful mandibles, capable of opening at an astonishing 180 degrees. These lightning-fast jaws allow the ants to capture their prey with incredible precision and prevent any chance of escape. Odontomachus hastatus possesses the fastest reflexes found in nature, with its mandibles accelerating from 0 km/h to a mind-boggling 230 km/h in just 0.13 milliseconds. This incredible predatory adaptation enables swift prey capture and ensures the survival of the colony.
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic Nests
- Gypsum
- Ytong
- Natural with substrate
Acanthomyrmex mizunoi
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