Polyrhachis rastellata

$85.04

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA264 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, book, Camponotus cruentatus, large formicarium, Polyrhachis cyaniventris, Polyrhachis rastellata, Queen of ants

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Description

Polyrhachis rastellata is a polygynous ant species with colonies consisting of up to 10,000 individuals. They have a fast development speed and their size ranges from 9-11mm for queens and 7-9mm for workers. These ants have a black body with orange legs and their diet includes food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.

Additional information

Behavior	Moderate
Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Origin	Eastern and South Asia
The size of ants	Medium
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Polyrhachis rastellata

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size

Queen: 9-11 mm
Workers: 6-8 mm

Their bodies are predominantly black, with striking orange legs that add a touch of vibrancy to their appearance.

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 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

Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 70-90%
Temperature: Arena: 25-30 °C, Nest: 24-28 °C

Species Features

Polyrhachis Rastellata ants are known for their unique nesting habits. They construct their nests on trees and other plants, utilizing the help of larvae. This cooperative effort allows them to create robust and secure nests for their colony. The ants are highly active and exhibit a level of aggression, which contributes to their success in defending their territory and resources. They share similarities with another ant species called P. abdominalis.