Myrmecocystus placodops（平眼蜜罐蚁）

Myrmecocystus placodops (平眼蜜罐蚁)

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 4 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约4毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 28-35°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为28-35摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires low to moderate humidity levels, around 30-40%.
     湿度: 需要低至中等湿度水平，约30-40%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers underground nests with multiple chambers and extensive foraging tunnels.
     巢型: 偏好有多个巢室和广泛觅食隧道的地下巢穴。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural arid habitat, such as a sandy and well-draining soil mixture.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然干旱栖息地的基质中，如砂质且排水良好的土壤混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of insects, plant exudates, and sugary substances.
     饮食: 雜食性；以各种昆虫、植物分泌物和含糖物质为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with honey, sugar water, and protein-rich foods like mealworms or crickets.
     补充喂食: 可以用蜂蜜、糖水以及富含蛋白质的食物如面包虫或蟋蟀进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is maintained consistently within the preferred range using heating elements if necessary.
     温度控制: 确保环境温度稳定保持在适宜范围内，如有必要可使用加热元件。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Maintain low humidity by providing proper ventilation and avoiding excess moisture in the substrate.
     湿度维持: 通过提供适当的通风并避免基质中过多的水分来保持低湿度。
   • Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation to prevent mold growth and ensure air circulation.
     通风: 提供充足的通风以防止霉菌生长并确保空气流通。
   • Safety: While generally not aggressive, handle with care as workers may deliver bites if provoked.
     安全: 虽然通常不具攻击性，但在被激怒时工蚁可能会咬人，因此要小心处理。