Novomessor cockerelli
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Simple description.
Queen[edit]
- Nuptial Flight Time
: June to July, at night - Founding Type :
- *gynous :
- Brood Boostable :
- Hibernation : Not required, may slow down during winter months
- Feeding Requirements :
- Nanitics Appear After : 1-2 months
- Founding Stage Notes: Healthy colonies are typically have at least ten workers after half a year.
Food[edit]
Every ant, even from same species may be temperamental to certain foods. Trial and error is best way to figure out she will eat. Compiled below is a list of likes and dislikes for this particular species.
Likes[edit]
- Crickets
- Apple slices
- Crushed sunflower seeds
Dislikes[edit]
- Mealworm
- Diluted honey
Colony[edit]
- Difficulty :Easy
- Typical Colony Size :several hundreds
- Polymorphic : No
- Ant Length : Approximately 10mm
- Temperament :
- Suggested Feeding Schedule : Protein 2 to 3 times a week, with crushed sunflower seeds and apples alternated on these days
- Hazards :
- Colony Growth Rate : Moderate - Fast
- Egg To Worker : 1-2 months
- Circadian Activity : All times except near noon and midnight
- Recommended Temperature : 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Recommended Humidity : Low
- Heating Pad Required : As needed to maintain 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit temperature
- Can Climb Smooth Surfaces :
- When To Expand : at least 20<
- When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear :after 2 years
- Invasive/Pest : No
- Farmers :no, but are seed collectors
- Native Location :
- Natural Habitat :Desert
- Preferred Nesting Medium :
- Scientific Information: antwiki.org
Notes[edit]
- Great starter colony
- Low maintenance
- Very active
- Large and easy to see
Images[edit]
Generic Ant
Generic Ant
Generic Ant
