Rhytidoponera chalybeae

689,90 zł

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SKU: AOTA274 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, Brachymyrmex laevis, Camponotus abscisus, Camponotus aeneopilosus, Camponotus atriceps, Colobopsis truncata, Queen of ants, Rhytidoponera chalybeae

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Description

Rhytidoponera chalybeae is a monogynous ant species. The colony size can reach up to 500 workers, and their development rate is medium. The queen measures 7-8mm, while the workers measure 4-7mm. The ants have an iridescent purple orange-red color, with dark purple being dominant. Their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and coconut water.

Additional information

Behavior	Moderate
Difficulty in breeding	Experts
Origin	Australia and Oceania
The size of ants	Small
Wintering	With diapause

Description

Rhytidoponera chalybeae – The Astonishing Iridescent Ant

Colony Information

Colony type: Monogyny

Colony size: up to 300 workers

Development rate: medium

Size

Queen: 7-8mm
Workers: 4-7mm

Color: Dark purple with an iridescent shine of purple and orange-red

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 4/3 water:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Honey
Nuts

Environmental Conditions

Humidity:

Arena: 40-50%
Nest: 50-70%

Temperature:

Arena: 22-28°C
Nest: 22-26°C

Species Features and Behavior

The Rhytidoponera chalybeae species is known for its cautious and secretive nature. In case of danger, these ants have the incredible ability to instantly withdraw without panicking. This unique behavior sets them apart from other ant species, making them particularly fascinating to observe and study.

Recommended Nesting Materials

For breeding and housing, we recommend using nests made of high-quality materials such as acrylic, cork, plaster, or aerated concrete. These materials provide a suitable and comfortable environment for the Rhytidoponera chalybeae colonies.