Origin: Polyrhachis proxima is native to various regions across Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Habitat: These ants are commonly found in diverse habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas. They often nest in trees, among leaf litter, or in soil.
Colony Type: Polyrhachis proxima colonies can vary in structure, with some being monogynous (single queen) and others polygynous (multiple queens).
Queen Size: The queen of Polyrhachis proxima typically measures around 8-10 mm in length.
Worker Size: Workers of this species vary in size, with the smallest workers measuring around 4-5 mm and larger workers reaching up to 10 mm in length.
Food: Polyrhachis proxima is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of food sources including small insects, honeydew, nectar, and other plant exudates.
Humidity: They prefer environments with moderate to high humidity levels, typically between 50% to 80%.
Temperature: Maintain the temperature for Polyrhachis proxima colonies around 20-30°C (68-86°F).
Hibernation: Polyrhachis proxima colonies may reduce activity during cooler months but do not undergo true hibernation.
Colony Size: These colonies can vary in size, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand individuals, depending on environmental conditions and available resources.
Difficulty: Difficulty level to care for Polyrhachis proxima: 3/5. This species requires moderate attention to humidity and temperature, as well as specific dietary needs, making them moderately challenging to care for.
About Polyrhachis proxima:
Polyrhachis proxima is a species of ant native to various regions across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. They are adaptable ants, commonly found in a variety of habitats ranging from forests to urban areas. Polyrhachis proxima colonies can have varying structures, with some being monogynous (single queen) and others polygynous (multiple queens). The queen typically measures around 8-10 mm in length, while workers vary in size, with the smallest workers measuring around 4-5 mm and larger workers reaching up to 10 mm. They are omnivorous, consuming small insects, honeydew, nectar, and other plant exudates. Maintaining moderate to high humidity levels between 50% to 80% and temperatures around 20-30°C (68-86°F) is important for their well-being. While they may reduce activity during cooler months, they do not undergo true hibernation. With proper care, colonies of Polyrhachis proxima can thrive and grow, making them a fascinating species for ant enthusiasts, albeit with a moderate level of difficulty in care.