Ponera pennsylvanica

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Simple description.

Queen[edit]

Queen Ant

Nuptial Flight Time : August-October
Founding Type : semi-claustral
*gynous : polygynous
Brood Boostable : yes
Hibernation : required
Feeding Requirements : protein, however, sugar is rarely needed for these ants.
Nanitics Appear After : 2-3 months
Founding Stage Notes: feed weekly

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]

aphids
springtails
pinhead crickets
other small ants
raw chicken
diplurans
egg yolk
fruit flies
sugar water (occasionally)

Dislikes[edit]

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Colony[edit]

Difficulty : medium
Typical Colony Size : 10-100 workers
Polymorphic : No
Ant Length : 3-5 mm
Temperament : calm
Suggested Feeding Schedule : weekly
Hazards : improper humidity, improper setup, and not feeding correctly
Colony Growth Rate : very slow
Egg To Worker : 2-3 months
Circadian Activity : mostly nocturnal
Recommended Temperature : 72-82 F (22 - 27 C)
Recommended Humidity : average
Heating Pad Required : Depends
Can Climb Smooth Surfaces : No
When To Expand : 10+ workers
When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear : 2nd year
Invasive/Pest : usually not
Farmers : No
Native Location : North America
Natural Habitat : can be found under stones and dead logs in forests and under stones in fields
Preferred Nesting Medium : wood or soil
Scientific Information: antwiki.org

Notes[edit]

not recommended as a starter
Low maintenance
practically needs a natural setup
colonies can merge easily, this will lead to fights but will settle down eventually

Images[edit]

Generic Ant
Generic Ant
Generic Ant