Formica subsericea, or silky field ants. Ideal for beginners, they thrive in various nest conditions, grow rapidly, and are aggressive hunters. While easily scared, they adapt well with proper care....
Aphaenogaster tennesseensis, a striking parasitic species from North America, thrives in wooded areas and prefers nesting in rotting wood. Colonies can reach several thousand workers and require humid, well-soaked nests....
Prenolepis imparis, or "winter ants," are calm North American ants active in cold weather. A challenge for intermediate antkeepers, they require knowledge of their unique lifestyle, including summer estivation and...