Please note: this species is difficult to import from its country of origin, meaning they often don't survive the journey. Our supply is therefore very limited.
Information about the species
Oecophylla smaragdina, also known as the Asian weaver ant, one of our favorite ant species. What makes this species special is that they weave their own nests. They do this primarily in the leaves of plants. The ants weave such a nest together with their larvae, as the larvae produce a special substance that allows them to spin threads. In this way, an entire nest is eventually created!
Specifications:
Scientific name: Oecophylla smaragdina
Dutch name: Asian weaver ant
Distribution area: Asia
Ant color: Green, yellow, orange
Difficulty level: 4/5
Queen size: 16-18 mm
Worker size: 6-14 mm
Soldier size: none
Temperature: 25 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 26-27 degrees
Nest humidity: 50 to 70%
Outside world humidity: 30 to 50%
Hilf-dormancy: none
Growth rate: 3/5
Reach number of workers: +- 100,000
Subfamily: Formicinae
Establishment: claustral
Colony formation: monogyne (has 1 queen per nest)
Care:
Food: insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubia cockroaches. Sugars such as beetle jelly, byFormica sunburst and nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirement: normal
How many workers per nest: +- 40 workers
Recommended nest type: test tube or in a tall formicarium with a base of coconut humus and a monstera plant
Oecophylla smaragdina is a bit tricky at first; they're very sensitive, but once the colony grows larger and has settled in, it becomes easier. They're aggressive and eager to take their prey.
Difficulty level
4 / 5
Growth rate
3 / 5
