Solenopsis fugax
Leave feedback on the product
Wybierz wariant produktu:
Individual variants may differ in price
Ask about the product
Administratorem danych osobowych jest PHU Krystian Solga. Przetwarzamy je w celu przesłania odpowiedzi na zapytanie. Więcej informacji dotyczących przetwarzania danych osobowych znajduje się w polityce prywatności.
Share the product card
Shipping cost for the selected product
The shipping cost applies to this product (in the selected variant - if applicable). It may change after adding other products to the cart.
Description
Description:
Thief ant,' as it is commonly known, earned its name due to its natural behavior of constructing nests adjacent to those of larger ant species. These resourceful ants create intricate networks of tunnels, allowing them to infiltrate the host nest and pilfer their brood. However, thief ants also exhibit solitary nesting behavior, during which they depend on root aphids to fulfill their dietary needs.
Fugax ants have stingers and a major worker caste. They are highly aggressive, and their colonies can reach hundreds of thousands of individuals. In my opinion, they are a great alternative to Solenopsis invicta. A larger colony of this species can grow rapidly under favorable conditions, and I have witnessed colonies with thousands of pupae. Fortunately, due to the smaller size of individual workers, even such a large group does not take up much space.
Species: Solenopsis fugax
Difficulty: low
Soldiers: yes
Size: queen 5-6 mm, worker 1.5-2.5 mm
Coloration: yellow, shiny
Distribution: mainly Europe
Nutrition: honey water and feeder insects, larger colonies will eat fruit too
Hibernation: yes, around 4-8°C (39-46°F) for 2-3 months
Temperature: 21-26°C (70-79°F)
Recommended formicarium: soil, acrylic, 3D printed, airtight!
Reviews
If you've added a review and it doesn't appear on the list, it may be pending moderation.
Leave feedback on the product
Recommended
-
Price €0.92
-
Price €3.75
-
Price €0.18
-
Price €0.23
Log in with Google
