Description

This is a small sized, polygyn (multiple queens), claustral, quick, aggressive and territorial species. They keep other insects away from their place with characteristic pheromone, which smells like lemon.  They consume dead insects to provide protein for themselves. Both the queen and the workers are glossy black. They reproduce rapidly, but they need large amount of food for that. They make their nest into the soil, and prefer warm and dry environment. Workers look for food on the ground, maybe on plants or rocks. They walk around quite large areas to find enough food resources. The expected lifespan of the queen is 3-5 years. It is important to make their formicarium escape proof!

Food: Honey and insects.

Reproduction: They reproduce rapidly in warmer conditions. Their mature colony consists of a few hundred workers.

Hibernation: At 5-8°C, from the end of November to the beginning of March.
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