name: Polyrhachis dives
homeland: south-east asia (from Indonesia to australia)
caste: monomorph
appearence of the queen: color: silver/black big and strong. size: 12 mm
appearance of the workers: color: silver/black bulky size: 6-8mm
nest building: large nests, they weave moss and gras into it.
nutrition: honeywater, insects
temperature: 20 - 28 °C, they get along temporaryly with lower temperatures, keeps no hibernation
air humidity: dry til wet climate
number of basins: 1 basin is adequade, bigger colonies: several
dimensions of basin: 40 x 30 x 30 cm
soil conditions: cork, bark, lava stone
planting: moss and gras
accessories: lamp, heater
level: 1
risk class: 2 - klick here
qualitäts class 1+2
specifics: They often live at ground level, build their nests willingly on stones or on barks. They use their larvae to spin of the nest.
quantity: (1-10 queens) + worker (see option)