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Monomorium subopacum

Monomorium subopacum

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Monomorium subopacum is a small, very robust species that is extremely active. They can form very long ant trails and reproduce even faster with good feeding. They also form two nests, and the arena should be moistened occasionally. Monomorium subopacum is also known as the "Shining Ant."

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Monomorium subopacum
- Origin = Thailand, Asia
- Colony form = polygynous
- Queen = Brown, 4.5mm Large
- Workers = brown, 2-2.5 mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar water, food jelly
- Arena = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 22-24 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 25-29 degrees
- Hibernation = none
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = Diurnal
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = approx. 10,000 animals
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