Odontomachus simillimus

$109.74

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA208 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas Mrówek, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus cruentatus, Camponotus nicobarensis, Odontomachus simillimus, Queen of ants

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Description

The Odontomachus simillimus colonies are polyginia and can have up to 200 workers. They have a medium development rate. The queen measures 11-12 mm and workers measure 10-11 mm. They are black with reddish extremities. Their nutrition consists of food insects and sweet fruit. The recommended humidity levels for the arena and nest are 60-70% and 60-80% respectively.

Additional information

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

Description

Odontomachus simillimus

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 200 workers

Development Speed: medium

Size

Queen: 11-12 mm
Workers: 10-11 mm

Color: black and black-brown

Nutrition

Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live
Fruits
Jelly

Humidity and Temperature

Humidity: Arena: 60-70%, Nest: 60-80%
Temperature: Arena: 21-30 °C, Nest: 22-28 °C

Special Features

One of the standout features of Odontomachus simillimus is their powerful sting. When threatened or in the process of capturing prey, these ants can deliver a painful sting, which serves as a defense mechanism against predators. However, it is essential to handle them with care to avoid any potentially harmful stings.

Another remarkable characteristic of Odontomachus simillimus is their lightning-fast jaws. Their jaws can open up to an impressive 180 degrees, allowing them to capture prey with astonishing speed. Once the jaws snap shut, they prevent the captured prey from escaping. This unique adaptation makes them highly effective hunters.