Name: Formica (Raptiformica) sanguinea Habitat: middle and north Europe Caste: Monomorph, bigger colonies polygyn Colour of Queen: red-brown, head und Gaster black Colour of workers: like queen only smaller Nest: mound Food: Honey-water, Insects Temperature: warm temperatures are enough, needs hibernation Humidity: normal climate, not to wet, rather dry Number of basins: 1 Basin is adequate Ground: Sand, Loam, Stones, wood, forest ground (moss etc.) Plants: not needed Accessories: Lamp Difficulty: 1 Risk Class: 1 Dangers: not known Specifics: This ant species has slave raids to steal brood from other ant species (Serviformica). Thus its possible for Sanguinea and other formica species to live in the same basin. Quantity: one fertilized queen with workers (see selection); brood (depending on the season and development)
