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Pachycondyla cf. verenae

Added on: 03/30/13
Article number: pacf0001

This medium sized ant spcies is predestinated for a planted tropical terrarium. It is a very active diurnal hunter. Socialization with other species is not recommended. Larger colonies are showing a strong aggressiveness. It is a nice counterpart to the famous Diacamma sp.

  • Taxonomy: Subfamily Ponerinae, Tribe Ponerini
  • Distribution: Central- to South America
  • Color: black
  • Size: 12-16 mm
  • Appearance: black, ectomorphic
  • Hibernation: No
  • Nutrition: Honey-/Sugar water and insects
  • Temperature: warm, 22 - 28°C (Rainforest climate)
  • Humidity: high
  • Soil condition: Humus layer soil
  • Nest building: rotten wood (tree roots/branches)
  • Planting: Any rain forest plants
  • Keeping level: easy
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Small colony - Currently not available
With 10 - 20 workers
Colony - Currently not available
40-50 workers