Description

This is an active, somewhat aggressive, and hardy ant species. They are semi-claustral, so the queen requires feeding even during the initial period. Their workers are 4-5 mm in size and reddish-yellow in color, equipped with stingers, though their sting is not dangerous to humans; at most, the skin may become red and itch like a nettle sting. In addition to honey, they require a lot of insects as food. In nature, they make their nest into the soil under stones or dead wood.

Feeding: Honey and insects.

Reproduction: They reproduce slowly at first.. In the first year, they raise 20-40 workers, and by the second year, the population can reach several hundred workers. A mature colony is quite populous, with potentially several thousand workers. The offspring develop without a pupal cocoon, so the pupal stage is white and ant-shaped. It takes about 6 weeks for a worker to develop from egg to maturity.

Hibernation: It is recommended to hibernate them from late November to March at 5-8°C. For more information, check this video.