Tetraponera rufonigra
Tetraponera rufonigra
- Nivel: Solo para expertos
- Hibernación: No
Pickup available at Antmaster
Usually ready in 24 hours
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.
Tetraponera rufonigra
Tetraponera rufonigra is an interesting species for hobbyists who want to observe different behaviors, castes, and growth rates.
- Highlighted features of Tetraponera rufonigra: tropical, predatory.
- Designed for hobbyists who are already familiar with basic care.
- It is advisable to check humidity, temperature, feeding, and regulations before purchasing.
Before buying: Check maintenance conditions and applicable regulations, especially for non-native species.
Species profile
Identificación
- Nombre científico
- Tetraponera rufonigra (Jerdon, 1851)
- Subfamilia
- Pseudomyrmecinae
- Distribución
- Sur y sureste de Asia; especie arborícola
- Forma de colonia
- Poliginia
Tamaño
- Reina (mm)
- 12.0
- Obrera (mm)
- Sin dato exacto verificado; especie esbelta y de movimiento rápido
- Polimorfismo
- No
- Casta soldado
- No
Condiciones
- Temperatura del nido (°C)
- 24-28 °C
- Temperatura del área de forrajeo (°C)
- 24-28 °C, ambiente seco
- Humedad del nido (%)
- Baja; hábitat seco tipo corteza
- Humedad del área de forrajeo (%)
- Baja; agua disponible aparte en tubo independiente
Ciclo
- Hibernación
- No
- Ventana de hibernación
- No requiere hibernación
- Temperatura de hibernación (°C)
- No aplica
- Tipo de fundación
- Claustral
- Época de vuelo nupcial
- Sin dato verificado con precisión
Desarrollo
- Velocidad de crecimiento
- Media
- Tamaño máximo de la colonia
- 3000-5000 obreras
- Longevidad de la colonia
- Sin dato verificado
- Dieta
- Insectos
Estado legal en España: Requiere verificación
Actual size
- Moneda de 1 €
- 23,25 mm
- Reina
- 12,0 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.