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About Monomorium subopacum

 

Common throughout Southern Europe and North Africa, inbreeding and expanding their empires far and wide. 

 

Suitable for: These ants are suitable for ant keepers with intermediate experience, I wouldn't say these ants are suitable for beginners due to their inbreeding ability and the extra escape prevention needed.

 

Temperature and Humidity 

  • Nest 22- 26°C - Outworld 20- 28°C
  • Nest 50- 70% - Outworld 30- 50%


Hibernation

Not needed but they can benefit from a diapause from the end of November to the end of February at around 15°C. 


Diet

  • Water (at all ti