Odontomachus monticola（山大齿猛蚁）

Odontomachus monticola（山大齿猛蚁）

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 7 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约7毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约5毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 24-30°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为24-30摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, around 65-75%.
     湿度: 需要较高湿度水平，约65-75%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers soil-based nests with extensive tunnel systems.
     巢型: 偏好基于土壤的巢穴，具有广泛的隧道系统。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mixture of sand and loam.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如砂与壤土的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Predatory; feeds on small insects, arthropods, and other invertebrates.
     饮食: 捕食性；以小型昆虫、节肢动物及其他无脊椎动物为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like mealworms, fruit flies, or small live prey.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如面包虫、果蝇或其他小型活猎物进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is consistently maintained 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，必要时使用加热设备。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain high humidity levels, avoiding waterlogging.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度，避免积水。
   • 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 trap-jaw ants can deliver a powerful bite; avoid direct contact to prevent injuries.
     安全: 小心处理，因为山大齿猛蚁具有强力咬合能力；避免直接接触以防止受伤。