Solenopsis fugax

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Description

Solenopsis fugax is a monogynous ant species with colonies of up to 100,000 workers. They have a fast development rate. The queen measures 6-8 mm, while workers measure 1.5-2.5 mm and are yellow in color. They feed on food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt. The ant colony requires humidity.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Solenopsis fugax

  • Colony Type: monogynous
  • Colony Size: up to 100,000 workers, making them a formidable force in the ant world.
  • Development Rate: very fast

Size

  • Queen: 6-8 mm
  • Workers: 1.5-2.5 mm.

Color: Solenopsis fugax ants have a vibrant yellow color, which adds to their visual appeal.


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
  • Brood of another ants

Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!


Habitat Preferences

Solenopsis fugax exhibit specific requirements for their habitat to thrive. Here are the recommended humidity and temperature ranges for their optimal growth:

  • Humidity: Arena 50% and 60%. Nest 70% to 90%.
  • Temperature: Arena 22°C and 28°C. Nest 20°C and 24°C.

Species Characteristics

  • Colony Behavior: These ants live in underground colonies of immense sizes, rarely venturing out to the surface. This behavior contributes to their ability to establish and maintain large populations.
  • Offspring Stealing: Solenopsis fugax is notorious for stealing the offspring of other ant species. This behavior serves as a survival strategy, as it provides them with additional workers to strengthen their own colonies.

Recommended Nest

  • Acrylic
  • Gypsum
  • Aerated Concrete
  • Earth
  • Cork
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