Scientific name : Carebara diversa
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Distribution area : Southeast Asia, Thailand to Indonesia
Color of the ant : red, brown, blackish
Difficulty level : 3.5/5
Size of the queen : 23-25 mm
Size of the worker : 2-3.5 mm
Size of the soldier : 9-15 mm
Temperature : 25 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 26-28 degrees
Humidity of the nest : 70 to 80%
Humidity of the outside world : 50 to 60%
Winter rest : none
Difficulty level : 5/5
Growing to a number of workers : +- 20,000 workers
Subfamily : Myrmicinae
Foundation : claustral
Colony formation : monogyne (can have 1 queen per nest)
Diet : Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements : High.
How many workers can you get in a nest ?: From 0 workers in a natural setup
Recommended nest type : Outdoor natural setup filled with coconut humus and some springtails that help keep the nest clean.
Care :
Carebara diversa is a bit tricky to keep at first and is definitely a species for experienced keepers. Once the colony has reached several hundred workers, it will become much easier. They are incredibly fond of sugars and insects and readily consume them. Provide the colony with the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony!
Difficulty level
3.5 / 5
Growth rate
5 / 5
