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Ponera pennsylvanica care?

Started By michiganantsinmyyard , Sep 12 2024 11:14 AM

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#1 Offline michiganantsinmyyard - Posted September 12 2024 - 11:14 AM

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I’ve caught three dealate queens so far, does anyone have experience keeping these ants?

#2 Online bmb1bee - Posted September 12 2024 - 12:56 PM

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I don’t have experience with Ponera, but according to what I’ve read, they should have similar care to Hypoponera, which I do have experience with. The best setup for them would be a Petri dish with a layer of plaster, topped with a little bit of dirt or sand for the larvae to spin cocoons with. The queens are semi claustral and must be fed a couple times or so per week. They will eat springtails, prekilled fruit flies, and small bits of mealworms. The setup should have high humidity, but not soaking wet. Be careful of mold growth and clean out uneaten food.

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