Carebara trechideros (粗纹盲切叶蚁)

Carebara trechideros (粗纹盲切叶蚁)

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 3.5 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约3.5毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Ranges from 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 范围为1.5毫米到2.5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 high humidity levels, around 70-80%.
     湿度: 需要较高湿度水平，约70-80%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers dark, soil-based nests with extensive tunneling systems.
     巢型: 偏好黑暗、基于土壤的巢穴，具有广泛的隧道系统。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mix of coconut fiber and clay.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如椰纤维和粘土的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on small insects, seeds, and decaying organic matter.
     饮食: 杂食性；以小型昆虫、种子和腐烂的有机物为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with honey water and protein-rich sources like mealworms or fruit pieces.
     补充喂食: 可以用糖水和富含蛋白质的食物如粉虫或水果片进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Maintain a consistent ambient temperature within the preferred range using heating elements if necessary.
     温度控制: 使用加热设备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 ensure high humidity levels are sustained.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度水平。
   • Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent mold growth while maintaining necessary humidity.
     通风: 确保有足够的通风以防止霉菌生长，同时保持必要的湿度。
   • Safety: Handle with care as these ants can be elusive and may bite if disturbed.
     安全: 小心处理，因为这些蚂蚁可能难以捕捉，如果受到干扰可能会咬人。