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Crematogaster biroi is a beautiful little ant. They don't hibernate and grow quite quickly. In short, a very nice ant!

Specifications:

Scientific name: Crematogaster biroi
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Distribution area: China
Ant color: orange-yellowish
Difficulty level: 2/5
Queen size: 5-6 mm
Worker size: 2-3 mm
Soldier size: :/
Temperature: 20 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 24-25 degrees
Nest humidity: 60 to 80%
Outside world humidity: 50 to 70%
Hilf-dormancy: none
Growth rate: 3/5
Develops into number of workers: approx. 100 workers
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Organization: claustral
Colony formation: polygynous (can have multiple queens per nest)
Diet: insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubia cockroaches. Sugars such as Beetle Jelly, ByFormica Sunburst Ant Nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirement: normal
Number of workers per nest: 60+
Recommended nest type: AntLab Fusion Nest, 3D, Ytong, plaster, acrylic

Care:

Crematogaster biroi is fairly easy to care for and loves sugars and insects. With the right temperatures and food supply, this species will quickly grow into a nice, large colony.