Ectomomyrmex astutus（敏捷扁头猛蚁）

Ectomomyrmex astutus（敏捷扁头猛蚁）

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Monogynous: Typically has a single queen per colony.
     单后制: 通常每个殖民地有一只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 4.0 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约4.0毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 3.0 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约3.0毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 24-30°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为24-30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 soil-based nests with ample tunnels and chambers.
     巢型: 偏好基于土壤的巢穴，具有丰富的隧道和巢室。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mixture of sand, soil, and organic matter.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如砂土、有机物的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of small insects, honeydew from aphids, and sugary substances.
     饮食: 杂食性；以各种小型昆虫、蚜虫分泌的蜜露和含糖物质为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like pieces of fruit flies, small mealworms, or commercial ant protein powders.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如果蝇碎片、小型面包虫或商业蚂蚁蛋白粉进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is maintained consistently within the preferred range using heaters or cooling systems as necessary.
     温度控制: 使用加热器或冷却系统根据需要确保环境温度稳定保持在适宜范围内。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain high humidity levels, especially in dry climates.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度，尤其是在干燥的气候中。
   • 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 as some Ectomomyrmex species can be defensive and may deliver bites or stings if threatened.
     安全: 小心处理，因为某些敏捷扁头猛蚁属的蚂蚁可能具有防御性，如感到威胁可能会咬合或螫刺。