Atta sexdens
80,00€ – 125,00€
Discover the fascinating Atta sexdens! ๐ These leaf-cutter ants are perfect for observing their amazing teamwork while cultivating mushrooms. Experience an active and unique colony in your home. ๐ฟ Add them to your collection now!
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Categories: Ants, Exotic ants
Description
Technical Sheet: Atta sexdens
Common Name: Leafcutter Ant
Scientific Name: Atta sexdens
Family: Formicidae
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Distribution: Central and South America
Main Characteristics
- Size:
- Queens: 20-22 mm
- Workers: 6-18 mm (depending on their role within the colony)
- Soldiers: 15-20 mm
- Color: Reddish brown to dark brown.
- Lifespan:
- Queens: up to 15 years.
- Workers: from a few months to 1-2 years depending on their function.
Habitat and Distribution
- They primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical rainforests, but can also be found in agricultural areas.
- They prefer soft, well-drained soils to build their nests, which can reach several meters deep.
Behavior
- Leaf cutting: Known for cutting leaves and transporting pieces back to the nest to cultivate fungi, their main food source.
- Highly organized colony: The castes within the colony (workers, soldiers, and queens) perform specific roles.
- Defensive ability: Soldiers have strong jaws to protect the colony from predators.
Care in Captivity
- Temperature: Between 22-28ยฐC.
- Humidity: 70-80% in the fungal chamber.
- Feeding:
- Fresh leaves (e.g., rose, mulberry, etc.).
- Pieces of fruit or flowers (avoid citrus and toxic foods).
- Provide enough material for them to cultivate their fungi.
- Nest:
- Requires a specialized system with foraging chambers and fungal chambers.
- The substrate should be kept clean and free from contamination to protect the fungus culture.
Fun Facts
- They are considered “ecosystem engineers” due to their impact on vegetation and organic matter recycling.
- They can carry leaf pieces that are many times heavier than their own body.
- Colonies can reach millions of individuals at their peak.
Additional information
Options |
Queen + fungus ,Queen + first nurses |
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