{"product_id":"acanthomyrmex-glabfemoralis","title":"Acanthomyrmex glabfemoralis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAcanthomyrmex glabfemoralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most fascinating exotic ant species for collectors and advanced myrmecology enthusiasts. Native to Southeast Asia, this species stands out for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eimpressive polymorphism\u003c\/strong\u003e, with large-headed soldiers capable of crushing seeds and defending the nest with great efficiency. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eIts robust appearance, interesting behavior, and relative rarity in the hobby make this species a \u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"826\"\u003egem for any exotic ant collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eThe available colony consists of \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e1 fertile queen accompanied by 10 to 20 workers\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ideal size to begin observing their development, social organization, and defensive behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"ni0fib\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eCharacteristics of Acanthomyrmex glabfemoralis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7sbc0\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (China, Vietnam and nearby tropical regions) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfhva2\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically monogynous (one queen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y52c0j\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wczccf\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eQueen: 6–9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16t4855\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eWorkers: 4–6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lj9qlx\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eSoldiers: up to 8 mm \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ney0st\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eColony growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, relatively small colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8sa7xl\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eSoldier caste:\u003c\/strong\u003e very distinct, with extremely large heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThese ants have a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003espiny appearance and powerful mandibles\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in the soldier caste, which they use to crush seeds and defend the nest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1wgy5a\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eBehavior and curiosities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eOne of the most interesting characteristics of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eAcanthomyrmex glabfemoralis\u003c\/strong\u003e is its social organization. The colony develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003especialized soldiers with giant heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can represent a large part of their total body weight. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eIn nature, they usually build nests in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yhwlbw\" data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003edecaying wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5lqn6g\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003ecavities in branches or trunks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cwlyup\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003ecracks under stones or among tropical forest leaf litter \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eTheir activity usually increases in conditions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003elow light or at night\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes observing them particularly interesting in calm environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1xgyu05\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eomnivorous with granivorous tendencies\u003c\/strong\u003e. In captivity, it accepts a varied diet consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdtov3\" data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003esmall seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1sjyh\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003einsects (mealworms, drosophila, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1trojkb\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003ehoney water or sugary solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1njlte8\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eprotein gels or jellies for ants \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eIn nature, many colonies store seeds in the nest, using soldiers to open and process them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"fy8i7q\" data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eMaintenance conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eTo maintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eAcanthomyrmex glabfemoralis\u003c\/strong\u003e in captivity, the following conditions are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14mqg6o\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sg5cum\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–80% depending on the nest area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wmihjd\" data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e not necessary (tropical species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87mfyv\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eAnt farm type:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, plaster or cork with a wet and dry area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eIt is advisable to maintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003ea dry area in the nest to store seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing them from germinating or developing mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"48av1s\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eBreeding difficulty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003eLevel: Medium – Advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003eThis is a somewhat delicate species due to its particular diet and the need to maintain a correct humidity balance within the nest. Therefore, it is mainly recommended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eenthusiasts with some experience in exotic ants\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"19h6tuv\" data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eImportant purchase information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003eAntMaster does not act as a seller or intermediary in the sale of this species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"4095\"\u003eThis listing is for informational purposes only within our catalog of exotic species. If you decide to purchase this colony, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eyou will be redirected to the original supplier's website: AntMerchant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the sale, payment, and shipping will take place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntMerchant","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen + 10-20 Worker Women","offer_id":53457858298120,"sku":null,"price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3910\/0680\/files\/Acanthomyrmexglabfemoralis.webp?v=1773083630","url":"https:\/\/www.antmastershop.com\/en\/products\/acanthomyrmex-glabfemoralis","provider":"Antmaster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}