Solenopsis invicta (红火蚁)

Solenopsis invicta (红火蚁)

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Polygynous: Typically has multiple queens per colony.
     多后制: 通常每个殖民地有多只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 3-4 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约3-4毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Approximately 2 mm.
     工蚁体长: 约2毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 25-35°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为25-35摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%.
     湿度: 需要中到高湿度水平，约50-70%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers open-air mounds with extensive underground tunnels.
     巢型: 偏好开阔的蚁丘，具有广泛的地下隧道。
   • Environment: Should be provided with a substrate that allows for tunneling and foraging, such as a mix of sand and soil.
     环境: 应提供允许挖掘隧道和觅食的基质，如砂土混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of foods including carbohydrates and proteins.
     饮食: 杂食性；以各种食物为食，包括碳水化合物和蛋白质。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with sugary substances like honey or protein sources such as insects.
     补充喂食: 可以用甜物质如蜂蜜或蛋白质来源如昆虫进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Maintain the ambient temperature consistently within the preferred range to ensure colony health.
     温度控制: 确保环境温度稳定保持在适宜范围内，以确保殖民地健康。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly monitor and adjust humidity levels to prevent dehydration or mold growth.
     湿度维持: 定期监测并调整湿度水平，以防止脱水或霉菌生长。
   • Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation to provide fresh air while maintaining necessary humidity levels.
     通风: 确保充足的通风，以提供新鲜空气，同时保持必要的湿度水平。
   • Safety: Handle colonies with caution as红火蚁具有侵略性且毒性强，能够造成疼痛的叮咬和过敏反应。
     安全: 小心处理殖民地，因为红火蚁具有侵略性且毒性强，能够造成疼痛的叮咬和过敏反应。