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Solenopsis molesta (Thief Ant) Care Sheet

Solenopsis molesta (Thief Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Guide to Solenopsis molesta, tiny orange thief ants. Learn about their habits, care, and colony needs, including tips for ant-keeping and setup.

Solenopsis molesta (Thief Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Guide to Solenopsis molesta, tiny orange thief ants. Learn about their habits, care, and colony needs, including tips for ant-keeping...

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Lasius niger is a hardy and active pet ant species, perfect for beginner ant keepers. Thriving in humid environments, these ants require a well-ventilated setup with moist substrate. They grow...

Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Lasius niger is a hardy and active pet ant species, perfect for beginner ant keepers. Thriving in humid environments, these...

Formica subsericea (Silky Field Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Formica subsericea (Silky Field Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

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....

Formica subsericea (Silky Field Ant) Care Sheet

Zachary Liu

Formica subsericea, or silky field ants. Ideal for beginners, they thrive in various nest conditions, grow rapidly, and are aggressive...

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis (Tennessee Thread-Waisted Ant) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis (Tennessee Thread-W...

Zachary Liu

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....

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis (Tennessee Thread-W...

Zachary Liu

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis, a striking parasitic species from North America, thrives in wooded areas and prefers nesting in rotting wood. Colonies...

Prenolepis imparis (Winter ants/False Honeypot Ants) Care Sheet - Canada Ant Colony

Prenolepis imparis (Winter ants/False Honeypot ...

Zachary Liu

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...

Prenolepis imparis (Winter ants/False Honeypot ...

Zachary Liu

Prenolepis imparis, or "winter ants," are calm North American ants active in cold weather. A challenge for intermediate antkeepers, they...

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