Rarity: ★★★☆☆
Activity: ★★★★☆
Growth Speed: ★★★★☆
Award: Longest abdomen
Care Level: Easy
Founding Type: Claustral
Setup: At the founding stage, a test tube setup or founding chamber with a water source is sufficient. Once the number of workers exceeds ~25, they should be moved into a small nest.
Diet: Queens do not require feeding until workers arrive. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.
Queen size: 5-7mm
Worker size: 1-2mm
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Care Level: Easy
Founding Type: Claustral
Setup: At the founding stage, a test tube setup or founding chamber with a water source is sufficient. Once the number of workers exceeds ~25, they should be moved into a small nest.
Diet: Queens do not require feeding until workers arrive. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.
Queen size: 5mm
Worker size: 1-2mm
The Black Household Ant (Ochetellus) is a fascinating Australian native genus known for its glossy black appearance, energetic foraging behaviour and impressive ability to adapt to different environments. These small, active ants form busy trails as they explore their surroundings in search of food. They naturally feed on insects, nectar and honeydew, and are particularly attracted to sweet foods. In the wild, they inhabit open woodlands, gardens and urban environments, nesting beneath rocks, inside fallen logs, hollow trees and plant stems. Active both day and night, they are an interesting species for ant keepers who enjoy observing constant movement, food gathering and colony activity.
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Queen with Brood, Queen with 11-20 Workers, Dual Queen with 1-10 Workers, Triple Queen with 1-10 Workers |
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