Brachymyrmex depilis

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Simple description.

Queen[edit]

Queen Ant

Nuptial Flight Time: July - October
Founding Type: Fully claustral
*gynous: Polygynous, but in captivity, it is best to keep them separate
Brood Boostable: Yes, but difficult
Hibernation: Required
Feeding Requirements: Sugar and protein
Nanitics Appear After: 1-5 months (sometimes eggs are not present until spring)
Founding Stage Notes: Queens usually wait until after hibernation to lay eggs.

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]

Honey
Other ants
Mealworms
Crickets
Aphids
Springtails

Dislikes[edit]

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Colony[edit]

Difficulty: Easy to medium
Typical Colony Size: Average
Polymorphic: No
Ant Length: 0.5 - 2 mm
Temperament: Calm
Suggested Feeding Schedule: Depends on colony size, just standard feeding schedules
Hazards: Very small, so you will need a very secure setup. Their small size makes them easy to accidentally injure them while working with. Dry out easily due to thin exoskeleton.
Colony Growth Rate: Slow to average
Egg To Worker: 1 month
Circadian Activity: Nocturnal, mostly underground
Recommended Temperature: 70 - 82 F (21 - 27 C)
Recommended Humidity: Average
Heating Pad Required: No
Can Climb Smooth Surfaces: Yes
When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear: 2nd or 3rd year
Invasive/Pest: Occasionally
Farmers: Yes, of root aphids, but they are not necessary for keeping in captivity
Native Location: North America
Natural Habitat: All over
Preferred Nesting Medium: Soil
Scientific Information: antwiki.org

Notes[edit]

Not as easy as other ants
Low maintenance

Images[edit]

Generic Ant
Generic Ant
Generic Ant