Anochetus risii

This is a smaller species of trap-jaw ants. Ants of the Anochetus genus often show similar behaviour to trap-jaw ants of the Odontomachus genus. They use their impressive and strong mandibles to catch their prey. In fact, their mandibles are so fast that they are proclaimed as one of the fastest in the entire animal kingdom.

Size & colony type
Queen: aprox. 7mm – 8mm
Workers: aprox. 5mm – 7mm
Soldiers: n/a
Colony type: monogyne
Colony size: about 300 – 400 workers per colony
Keeping difficulty: Difficult. These beautiful creatures require a more experienced keeper due to their nutrional and climate-related needs.

Habitat
Distribution: China and Indonesia
Habitat: often found in rainforests
Natural nest: they often build their nests underground
Suitable formicaria: Ytong-, plaster-, 3D- and acrylicnests are all suitable for this species
Recommended humidity: 50% – 80%
Recommended temperature: 24°C – 26°C
Nutrition: a sugar source such as honey or sugarwater and a protein source such as prey insects like crickets or fruitflies. Insect jelly is also a suitable feeder since it contains both sugar and protein and varius other beneficial components

Misc
Hibernation: no
Claustral: no, will require regular feeding with high-protein food
Matingflight period: may – july
Egg to worker: 7 to 9 weeks depending on how they are being kept