Aphaenogaster Longiceps Queen - Funnel Ant - Queen with Brood 
WARNING: These ants are capable of stinging humans. Read the warning below before purchasing.
Rarity: ★★★★☆
Activity: ★★★☆☆
Growth Speed: ★★★☆☆
Care Level: Easy
Founding Type: Semi-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 ~10, they should be moved into a small nest.
Diet: Gently feed the queen small sugars weekly. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.
Queen size: 9mm
Worker size: 7mm
R. Aspera, comparable in size to R. Metallica (Green Ant), boasts red legs and mandibles, a yellow-tipped gaster, and the body segments emit a gleaming metallic blue hue.
More in description below.
WARNING: These ants are capable of stinging humans. If anyone who will be in the proximity of this ant is allergic to insect bites/stings (including but not limited to the purchaser), or is known to experience adverse reactions from previous insect bites/stings, do not purchase this ant. Ant stings can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis). If you are stung, seek immediate medical attention. Before purchasing, consult a medical professional and conduct independent research to determine if this ant is safe for those in proximity.
Care Level: Easy
Founding Type: Semi-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 ~10, they should be moved into a small nest.
Diet: Gently feed the queen small sugars weekly. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.
Queen size: 9mm
Worker size: 7mm
R. Aspera, comparable in size to R. Metallica (Green Ant), boasts red legs and mandibles, a yellow-tipped gaster, and the body segments emit a gleaming metallic blue hue. Adept at consuming specific seeds and aiding in seed dispersal, making them an excellent addition to natural setups. These ants lack the ability to scale glass and plastic surfaces, ensuring most enclosures are escape-proof. These ladies can sting, however, they should never be handled directly, so as long as that is adhered to, stinging is unlikely to be an issue. Additionally, being a gamergate species means that in the event of the queen’s passing, you can sustain your colony by introducing males (drones) from other colonies to mate with the workers.
Type |
Queen with Brood, Queen with 1-5 Workers, Queen with 6-10 Workers, Queen with 11+ Workers |
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