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About Aphaenogaster dulciniae

 

European Species


Temperature: Nest 21- 25°C Outworld 20- 27°C


Humidity: Nest 50- 70% Outworld 30- 50%


Hibernation: Yes from the end of November to the end of February at 15°C 


Diet: Water (at all times). Carbohydrates like honey water/ sugar water or other. Protein like fresh-killed insects or other.


Colony form: Monogyne (one queen per colony) Average 5,000 workers per colony.


Founding Queen: Claustral (without feeding)


Nest type: Acrylic, Y tong, Natural setup.
 

Sizes: Queen- 7- 8mm/ Worker- 6- 7mm


Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: No

 

Description: Aphaenogaster dulciniae are mainly found throughout southern Spain and are sensitive to nest conditions. They have beautiful golden colored workers and are also mainly a nocturnal species. They can become aggressive upon nest disturbance. 

 


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Aphaenogaster dulciniae

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