Aphaenogaster swammerdami

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Aphaenogaster swammerdami

Reference : AFOUR-030

Latin name: Aphaenogaster swammerdami

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Myrmicinae Tribes: Pheidolini

Breeding level: Intermediate

Geographical distribution: Madagascar

Habitat: paths and meadows exposed to the sun.

Colony form: Monogynous

Queen: Size: 13mm Color: Red head and thorax and black abdomen.

Workers: Size: 10 - 11mm Color: Red head and thorax and black abdomen.

Major: No

Male: Size: 10mm Color: Black

Food: Mainly insectivorous such as mealworms, flies, mosquitoes, crickets etc... Also honeydew for quick energy.

Humidity: Hunting area: 30 - 50% Nest: 50 - 70%

Temperature: Hunting area: 28 - 35 ° C Nest: 25 - 28 ° C

Hibernate: No

Type of nest: Nest with tubes, reconstituted stone nest, in 3D.

Description: Aphaenogaster swammerdami does not have a social crop and does not practice trophallaxis, so they bring prey to the nest to feed the brood: the larvae show great dexterity and are able to feed themselves if the prey is placed near them.
The particularity of this species is to have the ability to reproduce on the ground without nuptial flight.
Once the queen is fertilized, she will leave with a few workers to create her own colony!
This species is also very good hunter, aggressive, with a high recruitment capacity that will delight beginner and experienced breeders.

Development: Intranidal mating during peak activity

Foundation: Occurs in a cloistered manner (without feeding) Development: 45 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

Size of the colony: Up to 1000 individuals, the queen can reach the age of 12 years.

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