Myrmoteras opalinum

Myrmoteras opalinum

Colony type: Monogyny
Colony size: up to 400 w.
Development rate: medium

Size:
Queen: 6-8 mm
Workers: 5 - 7 mm
Color: brown-orange

Nutrition: Food insects, sweet fruit.

Humidity: Arena: 60 - 70% Nest: 60 - 80%
Temperature: Arena: 24 - 30 ° C Socket: 24 - 26 ° C

Feature of the species: they have a sting, Thanks to the quick jaws that open 230 degrees, they catch the prey and prevent it from leaving. They also have huge eyes and good eyesight

Recommended nests for breeding: gypsum, aerated concrete.