Acromyrmex octospinosus

Acromyrmex octospinosus

Colony type: Monogyny

Colony size: up to 20,000 w.

Development speed: fast

Size:

Queen: 12-14mm

Workers: 3-9 mm

Majorów: 10-15 mm

Color: reddish brown

Nutrition: plant leaves / own fungus.

Possible fodder plants are: blackberries, raspberries, roses, boxwood, elderberry, linden, wild grapevines, as well as apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and in extreme cases, oatmeal.

Arena humidity: 40-70%, nests: 80-90%

Arena temperature: 21–30 ° C, nests: 22–27 ° C

Feature of the species: They like to run away, cut leaves, they are known to the whole world for their individuality.

Recommended nests for breeding: glass boxes