Cataglyphis aenescens（艾箭蚁）

Cataglyphis aenescens（艾箭蚁）

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 5 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约5毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 3.5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约3.5毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a higher temperature range of 30-35°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为30-35摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires low humidity levels, around 20-30%.
     湿度: 需要较低湿度水平，约20-30%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers sandy soil nests with minimal moisture.
     巢型: 偏好砂质土壤巢穴，含水量低。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their arid natural habitat, such as a mixture of sand and gravel.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其干旱自然栖息地的基质中，如沙和砾石的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on seeds, nectar, and small insects.
     饮食: 杂食性；以种子、花蜜和小型昆虫为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with sugar water and protein sources like mealworms or fruit flies.
     补充喂食: 可以用糖水和蛋白质来源，如面包虫或果蝇进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Provide heating elements to maintain high ambient temperatures consistently.
     温度控制: 提供加热元件以稳定保持高环境温度。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Keep humidity low by avoiding excess moisture in the habitat.
     湿度维持: 通过避免栖息地中过度潮湿来保持低湿度。
   • Ventilation: Ensure proper ventilation to prevent heat buildup while maintaining low humidity.
     通风: 确保适当通风，以防止过热，同时维持低湿度。
   • Safety: Handle with care; while generally not aggressive, their strong mandibles can deliver a painful bite if threatened.
     安全: 小心处理；虽然通常不具攻击性，但它们强大的下颚在受到威胁时会造成疼痛的咬合。