Aphaenogaster occidentalis

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Simple description.

Queen[edit]

Queen Ant

Nuptial Flight Time : Spring and Fall. Queens can be observed to fly in April and May, as well as October.
Founding Type :
*gynous : Polygynous
Brood Boostable : Yes
Hibernation : Depends on climate. Some colonies do not have to hibernate in warmer areas.
Feeding Requirements : These ants eat mostly protein and are less open to sugary foods. They are open to small bits of fruit once in a while.
Nanitics Appear After :1.5-2 months
Founding Stage Notes: Fully claustral

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
Meal worms
Fruit flies
Apple
Nectarine
Egg yolk
Cake
Small Flies

Dislikes[edit]

Honey
Maple syrup
Sunburst Ant Nectar

Colony[edit]

Difficulty : Beginner
Typical Colony Size : 750+ workers
Polymorphic : Yes
Ant Length :
- Nanitics: 2mm
- Minors/Smaller Workers: 3-4mm
- Larger workers/Majors: up to 6mm
Temperament :
Suggested Feeding Schedule : Daily or ever other day
Hazards :
Colony Growth Rate : medium
Egg To Worker :
Circadian Activity : Diurnal
Recommended Temperature : Room Temperature
Recommended Humidity :
Heating Pad Required : No
Can Climb Smooth Surfaces : Yes
When To Expand : Can be kept in 1-2
When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear :
Invasive/Pest :
Farmers :
Native Location :
Natural Habitat :
Preferred Nesting Medium :
Scientific Information: antwiki.org

Notes[edit]

Great starter colony
Low maintenance

Images[edit]

Generic Ant
Generic Ant
Generic Ant