Rhytidoponera metallica (金属皱猛蚁)

Rhytidoponera metallica (金属皱猛蚁)

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Polygynous: Colonies typically contain multiple queens.
     多后制: 蚁巢通常包含多只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 4.0 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约4.0毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 3-4 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约3-4毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 25-30°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为25-30摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, around 60-70%.
     湿度: 需要较高湿度水平，约60-70%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

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

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Predatory; feeds on small insects and arthropods.
     饮食: 捕食性；以小型昆虫和节肢动物为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like pieces of fruit flies or other small live prey.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如果蝇碎片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 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 these ants can deliver a painful bite.
     安全: 小心处理，因为这些蚂蚁能进行痛苦的咬合。