Polyrhachis dives
Live animal shipping
- Shipped Mondays and Tuesdays
- Includes heat pack and insulated box, at no extra cost
- We hold the shipment if your area drops below 5°C or exceeds 30°C. We'll let you know beforehand.
At no cost. We'll message you before shipping.
Live arrival guarantee
If the colony arrives dead, we'll replace it or refund you. Here are the full terms, right here.
- Plazo para reclamar
- 48 hours from delivery
- Prueba necesaria
- Photos or video of the unopened package and its contents as they arrive.
- Qué cubre
- The queen, always. Workers, if more than 20% arrive dead.
- Qué hacemos
- Replacement on the next available shipment or a refund. You choose.
- Qué la anula
- A package left outside or not picked up after the delivery notice.
Está prohibido liberar hormigas en el medio natural. En España es una infracción sancionable conforme a la normativa de conservación de la naturaleza y de especies exóticas invasoras.
Polyrhachis dives
Polyrhachis dives is an interesting species for hobbyists who want to observe different behaviors, castes, and growth rates.
- Key features of Polyrhachis dives: tropical.
- Intended for hobbyists who already master basic care.
- It is advisable to check humidity, temperature, feeding, and regulations before buying.
Before buying: Check maintenance conditions and applicable regulations, especially for non-native species.
Species profile
Identificación
- Nombre científico
- Polyrhachis dives Smith, 1857
- Subfamilia
- Formicinae
- Distribución
- Sureste asiático, regiones tropicales sin invierno frío
- Forma de colonia
- Poliginia
Tamaño
- Reina (mm)
- 9.0
- Obrera (mm)
- Sin dato exacto verificado
- Polimorfismo
- No
- Casta soldado
- No
Condiciones
- Temperatura del nido (°C)
- 25-30 °C, óptimo 27-28 °C
- Temperatura del área de forrajeo (°C)
- 25-30 °C
- Humedad del nido (%)
- 60-80%
- Humedad del área de forrajeo (%)
- 60-80%
Ciclo
- Hibernación
- No
- Ventana de hibernación
- No requiere hibernación; actividad y cría continua todo el año
- Temperatura de hibernación (°C)
- No aplica
- Tipo de fundación
- Claustral
- Época de vuelo nupcial
- Sin dato verificado con precisión; se reproduce también por gemación (budding)
Desarrollo
- Velocidad de crecimiento
- Rápida
- Tamaño máximo de la colonia
- Decenas de miles de obreras en libertad, con hasta 50 reinas por colonia
- Longevidad de la colonia
- Sin dato verificado
- Dieta
- Insectos, Néctar
Estado legal en España: Requiere verificación
Actual size
- Moneda de 1 €
- 23,25 mm
- Reina
- 9,0 mm
Scale comparison. The queen is the largest individual in the colony.
How does the colony travel?
The colony travels in its test tube with a water reservoir, inside an insulated box and with a heat pack when needed. We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays so the package doesn't spend the weekend in a warehouse.
What if it's very cold or very hot?
We hold the shipment while your area is below 5°C or above 30°C, and we'll let you know beforehand. You can also request this yourself by checking "Hold my shipment until the weather is safe" when adding to cart.
What happens if it arrives dead?
Message us within 48 hours of delivery with photos or a video of the unopened package and its contents. We'll replace the colony on the next available shipment or refund you: your choice.
Can I release the ants into the wild if I give up the hobby?
No. Releasing ants into the wild is prohibited and a punishable offense under Spanish regulations on nature conservation and invasive alien species. Message us and we'll help you find a responsible solution.