Cataulacus granulatus（粒沟切叶蚁）

Cataulacus granulatus（粒沟切叶蚁）

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Monogynous: Typically maintains a single queen per colony.
     单后制: 通常每个殖民地有一只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 5.0 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约5.0毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Ranges from 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 范围为3.5毫米至4.5毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 24-28°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为24-28摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity levels, around 65-75%.
     湿度: 需要中高湿度水平，约65-75%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers arboreal nests, often constructing nests within dead branches or tree hollows.
     巢型: 偏好树栖巢穴，通常在枯枝或树洞内构建巢穴。
   • Environment: Should be provided with a substrate that mimics their natural arboreal habitat, such as a mixture of bark and organic material.
     环境: 应提供模拟其自然树栖栖息地的基质，如树皮与有机物的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of sources including nectar, honeydew, and small arthropods.
     饮食: 杂食性；以花蜜、蜜露和小型节肢动物为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich foods like crushed insects or specialized ant diets available in pet stores.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如碎虫或宠物店提供的专用蚂蚁饲料进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Maintain a stable environment within the preferred temperature range using temperature regulators if necessary.
     温度控制: 使用温度调节器在必要时保持环境温度稳定在适宜范围内。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly monitor and adjust humidity levels, misting the habitat as needed to prevent dryness.
     湿度维持: 定期监测和调节湿度水平，根据需要为栖息地喷水以防止干燥。
   • Ventilation: Ensure proper airflow within the habitat to prevent mold growth while maintaining humidity.
     通风: 确保栖息地内有适当的空气流通，以防止霉菌生长，同时保持湿度。
   • Safety: Handle the colony with care to avoid disrupting the ants, and ensure that the habitat is secure to prevent escape.
     安全: 小心处理蚁群以避免干扰蚂蚁，并确保栖息地安全以防止逃逸。