Trachymyrmex septentrionalis
Northern fungus-growing ant: when queens fly and how to start one
Needs a fungus garden to survive. American Ant does not supply one.
Quick facts
- Flight months:
- May to June
- Conditions:
- Warm evenings after rain
- Queen size:
- about 8 to 10 mm
- Founding:
- Needs a fungus garden
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
Months and ranges are approximate and change with the year and the weather.
Housing
We do not recommend a housing setup for this species. It needs a fungus garden, which American Ant does not supply.
American Ant does not sell live ants. Check state and local rules before catching or keeping any ant.