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Pristomyrmex punctatus (aka Pristomyrmex pungens)

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A distinctive feature of these ants is telotoky (a form of parthenogenesis), which makes them potentially invasive. Young workers lay unfertilized eggs, from which more workers are produced. Older workers are responsible for foraging for food.

 

Occasionally, males and ergatoid queens are found in the colonies, but no mating occurs. The queen lays unfertilized eggs like the workers, with the difference that she does so regardless of her age. There is no observed dominance hierarchy among the workers, and they lay eggs even when a queen is present in the colony.

 

Colonies lead a nomadic lifestyle and in nature can grow to several thousand workers before a portion separates and establishes a new nest. They nest in various locations, including dead wood, leaf litter, and soil. They cultivate aphids. These ants are perfect for a vivarium because they reproduce without the presence of a queen or a dominant worker, eliminating the concern about the queen's survival.

 

Pristomyrmex punctatus prefers high humidity in the nest and consumes significantly more protein than honey.

 

In Europe, this species is rather rare in ant keeping. It is often mistakenly sold under the old name (pungens), which is mentioned in the description, but the current name for the species is Pristomyrmex punctatus.

 

 

 

Species: Pristomyrmex punctatus (aka Pristomyrmex pungens)

Difficulty: low

Soldiers: none

Size: 4 mm

Coloration: dark brown

Distribution: Southeast Asia

Nutrition: mainly feeder insects, small amounts of water with honey

Hibernation: none

Temperature: 25-30 °C (77-86 °F)

Recommended formicarium: test tube for as long as possible, then any high-humidity nest

 

 

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