Polyrhachis Furcata– Spiny Ant - Intermediate
RARE
 
This species of polyrhachis is great for any collection. With their furry black and red thorax and legs they are noticeable by their distinct spines. They are a spectacular and welcome addition to the store.
 
Typically in nests of up to 400 workers they favour low level brancges to form their nests. 
 
They love farming honeydew from insects and they will also scavenge recently deceased insects locally.
 
Interestingly they are not aggressive at all, they are very shy and secretive. with the threat of danger they seemingly just leave in a calm and collected way.
 
Being a small species, this would make a perfect addition to a natural habitat and the small numbers mean you will not need heaps of space either.
 
Colony Size
up to 4k  workers
Queen Age
unknown years
Monogyne (1 queen per colony)
Semi Claustral
Temperature
Nest 27 to 30 degrees
Hibernation
No
Polymorphic (Different size casts)
No
Sting/Spray/Acid
Yes – They have acid
Bite
Yes – but not enough to cause pain (they are too small)
Diet
Small insects, sugars
Nest Type
Natural
Size
Queen – 9mm
workers - 6 to 9mm