Polyrhachis dolomedes

Polyrhachis dolomedes

Colony type: Polygyny
Colony size: up to 10,000 w.
Development speed: fast

Size:
Queen: 9-13mm
Workers: 6-10 mm
Color: Shiny black pale red legs

Nutrition: Food insects (Cockroaches, crickets), Syrup (Water / Honey with water (ratio 4: 1/3: 1/2: 1)), fruit, vegetables, jelly, cooked chicken without salt.

Humidity: Nest 70-90%, Arena - 50-70%.
Temperature: Arena: 26-30 ° C. Nest: 22-30 ° C.

Feature of the species: Ants are very cautious, secretive. In case of danger, retreat, but don't panic.

Recommended nests for breeding: acrylic, cork, plaster, aerated concrete, large and high arenas.