Aphaenogaster senilis

Aphaenogaster senilis is a well-suited species for both beginners and advanced keepers. Its larvae are capable of feeding independently as long as prey is nearby. Aphaenogaster senilis queens can be mated without a nuptial flight. After mating, they leave the colony with a few workers and establish their own.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Aphaenogaster senilis
- Origin = Mediterranean region
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = Black, brown, 10mm in size
- Workers = Black, brown, 6-8mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 18-28 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-70% temperature about 22-26 degrees
- Hibernation = yes, from November to early March (approx. 15 degrees)
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = Daytime active
- Behavior = very aggressive
- Development = Egg to worker 4-5 weeks (temperature dependent
- Max. colony size = several thousand animals