Diacamma pallidum（苍白双刺猛蚁）

Diacamma pallidum (苍白双刺猛蚁)

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Queenless Society: Lacks a distinct queen; reproduction is carried out by specialized reproductive workers called gamergates.
     无蚁后社会: 缺乏明显的蚁后；繁殖由称为可交配工蚁的专门繁殖工蚁完成。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 3.5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约3.5毫米。
   • Gamergate Body Length: Slightly larger than workers, around 4 mm.
     可交配工蚁体长: 略大于工蚁，约4毫米。

2. Suitable Temperature and Humidity (适宜的温度、湿度):

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 24-29°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为24-29摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, around 65-75%.
     湿度: 需要较高湿度水平，约65-75%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers subterranean nests with multiple chambers and extensive tunneling.
     巢型: 偏好地下巢穴，具有多个巢室和广泛的隧道系统。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mixture of sand, soil, and leaf litter.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如砂土与叶层混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on small insects, nectar, and sugary substances.
     饮食: 杂食性；以小型昆虫、花蜜和含糖物质为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like mealworms or fruit pieces.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物如面包虫或水果碎片进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is consistently maintained within the preferred range using heating elements if necessary.
     温度控制: 确保环境温度稳定保持在适宜范围内，必要时使用加热装置。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain high humidity levels, avoiding waterlogging.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度，避免水涝。
   • Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation to prevent mold growth while maintaining humidity.
     通风: 提供充足的通风以防止霉菌生长，同时保持湿度。
   • Safety: Handle with care to avoid disrupting the colony structure, as disturbing gamergates can affect reproduction.
     安全: 小心处理以避免扰乱殖民结构，因为打扰可交配工蚁可能影响繁殖。