Aphaenogaster Longiceps Queen – Funnel Ant
Funnel Ants are a species of ants that are characterised by their large funnel-shaped nest entrances, which give them their common name. The workers are easily recognisable by their long legs, although they are not particularly fast-moving. The queens of this species are also known for being relaxed and easy to care for, making them a great option for anyone looking to raise a colony.
Species at a glance
- Care Level: Easy
- Founding Type: Claustral
- Queen size: 12-14mm
- Worker size: 3-5mm
- Rarity: ★★☆☆☆
- Activity: ★★★☆☆
- Growth Speed: ★★★★☆
- Award: Most passive and calmest ant
Setup
At the founding stage, a test tube setup or founding chamber with a water source is sufficient. Once the number of workers exceeds ~20, 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.
Great instruction and good, clear communication. Ant queen and brood arrived safe and sound, not a long wait either. Very happy with the service and will look forward to future purchases.
Arrived in great condition with a surprising amount of workers all ready to go!
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Healthy with a cluster of eggs
Our queen funnel ant arrived in perfect condition with very healthy looking brood and workers, she even came with a name, Buri, which I thought was pretty cute! Express delivery arrived day after postage too which was great :)
Arrived healthy with 1 extra work than promised.
Arrived quickly in great packaging with the 21+ ants. Will order again :)
Best ever
Very healthy good looking queen.
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Thank you.
They are easy to care for
Arrived quickly, well packaged and in healthy condition, queen had good amount of brood with her as well. Highly recommended
came with healthy brood, queen is doing very well