{"product_id":"formica-sanguinea","title":"Formica sanguinea (Raptiformica)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formica sanguinea\u003cbr data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (also widespread in Germany)\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9 – 11 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6 – 9 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbohydrates (e.g., honey, sugar water), proteins (insects like flies, crickets, cockroaches)\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e• Arena: 40 – 60 %\u003cbr data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e• Nest: 60 – 80 %\u003cbr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e• Arena: 20 – 26 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e• Nest: 22 – 28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, approx. 3 – 4 months at 5 – 8 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaster, Ytong, or soil nests with good ventilation\u003cbr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eColony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 – 2,000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages of the species Formica sanguinea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eFormica sanguinea is particularly fascinating due to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"909\"\u003epredatory and slave-making behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can integrate foreign workers (mostly Formica fusca) into its colony. It is robust, diurnal, adaptable, and native to Central Europe – thus well adapted to local conditions. Its striking red and black coloring makes it visually very attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eless suitable for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it exhibits complex behavior and can become quite aggressive if disturbed. Caution is advised when handling them. Furthermore, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eslave species (e.g., Formica fusca)\u003c\/strong\u003e is necessary or at least helpful for successful colony founding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eKeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eFormica sanguinea requires a well-structured environment with escape prevention. For founding, a test tube nest with an arena (at least 10×10 cm) is possible. Later, a nest made of plaster or Ytong with a moist nest chamber should be used. The arena should be 20×20 cm or larger. They are diurnal and show exciting interactions among themselves as well as with their slave species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eFormica sanguinea is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eactive hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offer proteins in the form of small insects (e.g., flies, crickets, cockroaches) every 2–3 days. Carbohydrates (honey, sugar water) should always be available. Pay attention to hygiene and change sugar water regularly (at least once a week).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eHibernation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eFormica sanguinea requires a classic hibernation.\u003cbr data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eFrom \u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eNovember to February\/March\u003c\/strong\u003e, the colony should be kept at approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e5 – 8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntMeUp","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-20 workers","offer_id":50758852870486,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/9597\/1670\/files\/Formica_sanguinea.jpg?v=1765366575","url":"https:\/\/antmeup.de\/en\/products\/formica-sanguinea","provider":"AntMeUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}