Proformica Ferreri - | Intermediate Species
Proformica Ferreri is a fantastic species of EU honeypot ant. They have a replete ability which swells dedicated colony members abdomens to impressive sizes while they store food. They are much easier to care for that their US counterparts.
Found in areas where food can be scarse they will stockpile carbs to consume later when food is harder to obtain.
They love sandy substrates with a good clay content and typically have a slightly drier setup (although water needs to be in constant supply naturally)
Queen & Colony
Age - Unknown
Monogyne - Single queen per nest
Queen Size - up to 9-11mm
Colony Size - Colony size up to 1k workers
Worker Size - 3mm-10mm
Temperature & Humidity
Nest 22 to 25 Degrees | Outworld 20 to 28 Degrees
Nest 40% to 50% | Outworld 30% to 60%
Diapause / Hibernation
Yes - October through March
Polymorphic (Yes-minorly)
Minor Worker - 3mm to 5mm
Major Worker / replete - 6mm to 10mm
Bite | Acid
They will bite if threatened | Also have Acid
Diet
Sugars (in abundance), Proteins (insects)
Always ensure a constant fresh water supply is provided
Nest Type
Natural is recommended in a sand / clay based soil. However an artificial setup will work with adequate ventilation.
Development
Egg to Adult Worker - 4-6 weeks
Proformica Ferreri - EU Honeypot Ant
The Law: states that you can release this species into the wild in the UK
Our Request: Releasing colonies into the wild is not a practice we condone as it will be difficult and stressful for the ants to re-establish in the wild and affect localised ecosystems. Rather than letting them go, contact us and we can take them back for free.
