Myopopone castanea

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Myopopone castanea

Reference : MYFOUR-100

Latin Name: Myopopone castanea

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Myopopone

Breeding Level: Has higher climatic requirements

Geographic Distribution: Borneo, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

Habitat: Tropical Rainforest

Colony Form: Polygynous

Queen: Size: 14-15 mm Color: Dark brown

Worker: Size: 12-13 mm Color: Dark brown

Soldier: Absent

Males: Size: 12 mm

Food: Honeydew and insect larvae

Humidity: Hunting Range: 60-70% Nest: 70-80%

Temperature: Hunting Range: 21-30°C Nest: 24-28°C

Hibernation: No

Nest Type: Nest with plaster tubes in the first year and then a stone nest Reconstructed.

Description: Myopopone castanea is a unique and rare ant species, the sole representative of the genus Myopopone. These fascinating ants are known for their distinctive characteristics and behaviors. They are primarily found in rotting wood or under bark, and their colonies may consist of several small nests scattered over a small area. Known for their predation on the larvae of large, soft-bodied insects, Myopopone castanea exhibits a range of intriguing behaviors and physical characteristics.

Development: Nuptial flight

Foundation: Cloistered

Colony size: One queen for 100 to 500 workers

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