Oecophylla smaragdina Breeding Sheet

Oecophylla smaragdina, also known as the weaver ant, is renowned for using their larvae to weave nests in tree leaves. They form large colonies that are extremely territorial and aggressive. Their development can be very rapid if conditions are favorable and they have enough food.

General Information:

Breeding Level: difficult

Geographic Distribution: Tropical Asia

Origin: Thailand

– Queen Size: 16mm

– Worker Size: 6-10mm

– Polygynous: no

– Mature Colony Size: 30,000 workers

Maintenance Information:

Humidity: 70-90%

Temperature: 22-27°C (ideal at 25°C)

Diapause: No, a temperature drop to around 20°C during the winter period is sufficient.

Ant Farms: Standard test tube (without a plate), terrarium with plants (such as a ficus)

Food: insects and sugary liquids

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