Aphaenogaster senilis

Globally, this ant genus with 80 species representing the lion's share falls, however, on the Mediterranean. In Central Europe are only three different species of Aphaenogaster to find, one of which is located in Germany. The preferred habitat is populated characterized by a marked-up tree shrub layer and less by planar surfaces. 

Aphaenogaster is as undemanding kind optimal transition from the "beginner" to "advanced", since it enables the ants holder first experience in the simulation of warmer Formicarienklimata collect. Thus, experimental space, where dealing with the different options for the temperature-and humidity-techniques to familiarize the animals without being harmed (please not a carte blanche to understand!).

Origin: Southern Europe 
Hibernation:from Oct. - March 
Caste: monogyn (= queen) 
Size / color of the queen: 7 - 8mm, black (graumelliert), hairy 
Average life expectancy: 10 years 
Size / color of the workers: 3-5mm, black (graumelliert), hairy 
Average life expectancy:> 1 year 
Formicarien: Do you offer the ants a soilnest or Farm as nesting with enough outlet to (we recommend a sole Farmusing). For a youngcolony is a 35 * 25cm Formicarium sufficient. With proper care of these colonies are very popular but Antspecies strong (up to several hundred workers), so an extension of the series with Formicarien "WALK THROUGH" advisable. 
Feeding: honey solution, smaller insects such as Pinkies, Mealworms and cricket 
Accessories: We recommend an infrared heater to the preferred temperature range of 20-28 ° C . Alternatively, the use of a Heatstone is conceivable. Use a Formicarium with cutout to the "execution" of the cables easier. 
Classification: holding Class 1 (= very robust and easy to hold) 
Shipping Info: No delivery at temperatures above 30 ° C