Ectomomyrmex zhengi（郑氏扁头猛蚁）

Ectomomyrmex zhengi (郑氏扁头猛蚁)

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 5.0 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约5.0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 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 nests with flat heads, built in leaf litter or under stones.
     巢型: 偏好扁头巢穴，建造在落叶层或石块下方。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mix of sand, soil, and leaf litter.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如砂土与落叶层的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of small insects, honeydew, and plant material.
     饮食: 杂食性；以各种小型昆虫、蜜露和植物材料为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with sugar water, fruit pieces, and small protein sources like mealworms.
     补充喂食: 可以用糖水、果块以及小型蛋白质来源如面包虫进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is maintained consistently within the preferred range.
     温度控制: 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.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度。
   • 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 Ectomomyrmex zhengi may exhibit aggressive behavior when threatened.
     安全: 小心处理，因为郑氏扁头猛蚁在受到威胁时可能表现出攻击性行为。