Polyrhachis hauxwelli

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Polyrhachis hauxwelli is a polygynous ant species with a colony size of up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and the queen measures 9-11mm while workers measure 6-9mm. They have a matte black color with a dark red belly and their diet consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.

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Product care

The most important thing is that you read the temperature conditions, moisture and what to feed the ants. It is important not to introduce too small a colony into a large formicarium, much less just one queen. It’s good if the formicarium is divided by partitions and if the first chamber is very small (such as in our Comfort formicarium). We recommend reading more information about keeping ants in our blogs!

Product details

Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Behavior	Moderate
Wintering	No Wintering
The size of ants	Medium
Origin	Eastern and South Asia

Description

Polyrhachis hauxwelli

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 10,000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size

Queen: 9-11mm
Workers: 6-9mm
Color: Matte black with a dark red belly

Nutrition

These ants primarily feed on various food sources including:

Food insects such as cockroaches and crickets
Syrup made from water and honey (ratio 4:1/3:1/2:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt

Humidity

The recommended humidity levels for these ants are as follows:

Nest: 70-90%
Arena: 50-70%

Temperature

The ants thrive under the following temperature conditions:

Arena: 26-30°C
Nest: 22-30°C

Species Features

Polyrhachis hauxwelli ants are known for their cautious and secretive nature. In the face of danger, they withdraw and remain calm without panicking. They also possess beautiful needles which add to their unique characteristics.

Recommended Nests for Breeding

For breeding these ants, it is recommended to provide them with nests made of materials such as acrylic, cork, plaster, or aerated concrete. Large and high arenas are also suitable for their needs.

If you’re interested in purchasing Polyrhachis hauxwelli ants or other ant species, visit our ants category on our website.

**Keyword density of Polyrhachis hauxwelli: 2.7%**