Tetraponera rufonigra – Red Stinging Ant

🐜 A fascinating tropical ant species

Tetraponera rufonigra is a fascinating tropical ant species from Southeast Asia. Particularly striking are its slender body shape, contrasting coloration, and very active behavior.

The species is particularly suitable for ant keepers looking for an interesting exotic ant species and who enjoy observing the natural behavior of a tropical colony.

🌴 A fascinating exotic ant species

Tetraponera rufonigra belongs to the arboreal ant species and is mainly found in tropical regions of Asia. The animals are very active and show interesting behavior when foraging and within the colony.

Due to its slender body shape and striking coloration, the species is also a real eye-catcher.

🐜 Profile

• Scientific name: Tetraponera rufonigra

• Origin: Tropical regions of Southeast Asia

• Lifestyle: predominantly arboreal

• Activity: very active

• Hibernation: No

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium

• Keeping: Tropical keeping

• Development: continuous under suitable conditions

🏡 Keeping

As a tropical, predominantly arboreal species, Tetraponera rufonigra requires an appropriately warm and suitable environment.

For keeping, a well-ventilated formicarium with sufficient space should be available. Climbing and hiding opportunities, for example through branches or other suitable structures, can accommodate the natural way of life of the animals.

A constant water supply and reliable escape protection are particularly important.

Important: Due to their active and agile lifestyle, a suitable habitat should be prepared before purchase.

🍯 Nutrition

Tetraponera rufonigra requires both sugar-rich and protein-rich food.

Suitable examples include:

• Honey or sugar water

• suitable feeder insects

• small insects

• other suitable protein sources

Sugar-rich food primarily serves as an energy source, while protein-rich food is particularly needed for brood development.

☀️ No hibernation

As a tropical ant species, Tetraponera rufonigra does not require classic hibernation.

At suitable temperatures and a constant supply of food and water, the colony can be kept active all year round.

⭐ Why Tetraponera rufonigra?

✔ Fascinating exotic ant species
✔ Striking and slender body shape
✔ Very active ants
✔ Tropical species without classic hibernation
✔ Interesting natural behavior
✔ Exciting species for experienced beginners and exotic animal keepers
✔ Colony observable all year round
✔ Particularly interesting due to its arboreal lifestyle

📦 Scope of delivery

Depending on the selected variant, you will receive:

Queen + brood

or

Queen + workers + brood

The exact number of workers and the existing brood will be indicated for each variant.

Note: The development of an ant colony is a natural process. The number and size of brood and workers may therefore vary slightly.

⚠️ Important note

Live animals are not ordinary commodities. Please inform yourself before purchasing about the regulations applicable to your place of residence and about the species-appropriate keeping of Tetraponera rufonigra.

Since it is an exotic, tropical ant species, a suitable habitat with sufficient temperature, ventilation, and water supply should be prepared before purchase.