Leptothorax acervorum
4,96 €
Keeping level 1
Size: S
| Lat. Name: |  |
Leptothorax acervorum |
| Common Name: |  |
– |
| Taxonomy: |  |
Subfamily: Myrmicinae Tribus: Formicoxenini |
| Keeping level: |  |
(1) suitable for beginners |
| Distribution: |  |
throughout Europe, Siberia and East Asia |
| Habitat: |  |
sparse forests, single trees |
| Colonyform: |  |
monogynous, facultative polygynous |
| Queen: |  |
Size: 6,5 – 8,5mm Color: Head and gaster blackish brown, thorax reddish brown |
| Worker: |  |
Size: 3 – 4mm Color: Head and gaster blackish brown, thorax reddish brown |
| Soldier: |  |
not present |
| Male: |  |
Size: 4 – 5mm Color: black brown, legs and gaster brown |
| Food: |  |
honey solution, sugar solution, insects, e.g. pair-winged flies, mosquitoes, small crickets |
| Humidity: |  |
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 60% |
| Temperature: |  |
Arena: 18 – 28°C Nest area: 21- 24°C |
| Hibernation: |  |
yes, from the end of October to the end of March at 5 – 8°C |
| Nest type: | under bark, dead wood, fallen logs | |
| Formicarium type: |  |
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| Formicarium size: |  |
Size: S |
| Substrate: |  |
Farm: Cork, softwood Arena: Sand-loam |
| Planting: |  |
not necessary |
| Decoration: |  |
Branches, roots, needles, acorns |
| Description: |  |
Leptothorax acervorum is a small non-aggressive ant species that occurs in many suitable habitats. It is an important host species for the slaveholder ant Harpagoxenus sublaevis as well as three workerless Leptothorax species Leptothorax goesswaldi, Leptothorax kutteri and Leptothorax pacis. Due to their non-aggressive nature they are very suitable for socialization with other species. |
| Development: |  |
Nuptial Flight: from June to the beginning of September Foundation: occurs claustrally (without feeding) but pleometrosis or adoption are also possible. Colony size: rarely up to 100 workers |
| Quantity: |  |
a mated queen and workers (see selection); brood (varies according to season and development) |
| Web links: |  |
– Forum |
| Weight | 0,0300 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0,00 × 0,00 × 0,00 cm |
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