Temnothorax unifasciatus – Colony with queen and brood
A small species easy to swarm common presence of males in our colonies with a peaceful behavior living in sparsely populated colonies in acorns or other natural shelters
Description
The Ant Farming Charter on our Temnothorax unifasciatus ants:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, led by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Guide to the Perfect Ant Farmer offered and health sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed free of parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood on dispatch,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
6. Delivery guaranteed in good health: partial refund in the event of loss of workers, total in case of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
7. Shipping possible from -12°C to +40°C thanks to our optional insulated packaging,
8. Species present in France, non-invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony taken back and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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Description of the colony:
Temnothorax nylanderi or Temnothorax unifasciatus does not form large colonies, which allows it to live in unusual natural shelters, such as acorns. It often visits trees to look for nectar and aphids and needs very little humidity.
Her surprisingly peaceful behavior pushes her to avoid any conflict with another species. However, it sometimes feeds on dead insects but is primarily interested in sweet liquids.
Since it forms small colonies, we quickly obtain sexed ones: males or females, sometimes both, and in particular if you have two colonies, a swarming in captivity is quite easy to obtain as well as new queens!
The smallest possible anthill will suit him, while rarely being moistened. On the other hand, she appreciated a certain warmth to develop.
Small, it nevertheless reveals real activity within the colony as soon as a magnifying glass is used to better observe it.
Temperature: Ideally 27°C during the day, a little less at night.
Size of the queen: approximately 5mm.
Size of the workers: about 3mm.
Food: Sweet liquids, small dead insects
Wintering: 2 months at around 15°C.
Humidity: Very low
Species incompatible with frost anthills, like all colonies with a queen!
Photo 1 & 2: © Christophe Quintin Gallery HERE Photo 3: © Mick Massie, gallery here. Photo 4 © BEGclamor, gallery here.
Further information
| Number of workers | 1 Queen + 1 to 4 workers , 1 Queen + 20 to 40 workers , 1 Queen + 5 to 10 workers |
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