Atta cephalotes ant colony 100+

Species

The leaf-cutter ant, Atta cephalotes, also called parasol ant from South America. This species is best known worldwide for the fungus (fungus) they grow and the large amounts of leaves they need to do so.

Because of this unique behavior they are extremely suitable for (large) zoos, specific museums and pet shops.

Nutrition

This species feeds on a fungus. To make this fungus, the ants use various leaves. The colonies can only be picked up in our showroom, we also provide advice on nutrition.

Suitable for

The ant colony is only suitable if you have knowledge and experience in keeping ants. We expect to be able to offer an ant farm especially for this species in early 2020.

Pick up only

Because this is a difficult, specific species, sensitive to temperature/moisture, we do not send it by post. In addition, we are happy to give brief advice on the purchase of such a colony.

Specifications and information

Scientific name Atta cephalotes
Dutch name Leaf cutter ant, parasol ant
Difficulty class 3. professional
Queen | Gyne: 30mm
Workers: 3-16 mm
The larger the colony, the larger the ants that will join it
Mediors and Majors (soldiers).
Colony type: Monogyn
Type of nest: Large nests built from fungi, a fungus
which the ants breed themselves.
Temperature: Specific: 23-28 degrees
Hibernation: No
Food: Various types of leaf. Advice on purchase.
Humidity: Specific: 95-99%
Distribution area: (South) America
Advice Ant farm: Specific, own setup, Ant farm available
expected from early 2020
Comments: A very special species, which you can find everywhere in zoos and museums. Many hobbyists become fascinated with ants after seeing this species in a zoo. So is the owner of Ant Farm, Jan-Peter Oudenampsen. It is special that we now also breed these ants ourselves and can offer them for hobby at home or in a zoo, pet shop or museum.