Carebara affinis（近缘盲切叶蚁, 台湾地区：相邻拟大头蚁）

Carebara affinis (近缘盲切叶蚁)

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Monogynous or Polygynous: Can have either a single queen or multiple queens per colony.
     • 单后制或多后制: 每个殖民地可以有一只蚁后或多只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 3.5 mm.
     • 蚁后体长: 约3.5毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Varies between 2.5 mm to 3 mm.
     • 工蚁体长: 介于2.5毫米到3毫米之间。

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 60-75%.
     • 湿度: 需要中高湿度水平，约60-75%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers soft soil or leaf litter nests with complex tunnel systems.
     • 巢型: 偏好柔软土壤或落叶层的巢穴，具有复杂的隧道系统。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mixture of coco soil and sand.
     • 环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如椰壤与沙子的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of small insects, nectar, and sugary substances.
     • 饮食: 杂食性；以各种小型昆虫、花蜜和含糖物质为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich foods like crushed insects or commercially available ant food.
     • 补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物如碎昆虫或市售蚂蚁食物进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Maintain a consistent ambient temperature within the preferred range using heaters or cooling pads as necessary.
     • 温度控制: 使用加热器或冷却垫在必要时保持环境温度稳定在适宜范围内。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain appropriate humidity levels without causing mold.
     • 湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持适当的湿度水平，同时避免霉菌生长。
   • Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent stagnant air and mold, while maintaining humidity.
     • 通风: 确保充足的通风以防止空气停滞和霉菌生长，同时保持湿度。
   • Safety: Handle with care to avoid disrupting the colony; use gentle movements when accessing the nest.
     • 安全: 小心处理以避免打扰殖民地；在接触巢穴时动作要轻柔。