Tapinoma nigerrimum
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Description
Tapinoma nigerrimum is a glossy black ant species with a polygynous colony type and a medium development rate. The queen has a size of 5-6mm while workers are 2-4mm in size. They feed on food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.
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Tapinoma nigerrimum
Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers
Development Speed: very fast
Size
- Queen: 5-6 mm
- Workers: 2-4 mm
Their glossy black color gives them an elegant and striking appearance, making them a standout among other ant species.
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!
Temperatura and Humidity
- Humidity: Arena: 30-50%, Nest: 50-70%
- Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C
Special Features
Tapinoma nigerrimum ants are known for their cautious and secretive nature. In the face of danger, these ants display remarkable restraint as they strategically withdraw without causing panic within the colony. Their ability to adapt to changing circumstances makes them a resilient and versatile species.
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Acrylic Nests
- Cork Nests
- Digfix
- Gypsum
- Ytong
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