Temnothorax nylanderi
Hormiga de bellotas de Nylander
Temnothorax nylanderi
Nylander's Acorn Ant
Tiny ant that nests naturally in empty acorns, nuts, and bark crevices. Very popular for nano-terrariums. Small colonies of a few dozen workers but fascinating to observe. Perfect for minimalist displays.
20–26 °C
50–70%
50–200
November – February
🐌 Slow
Every 5 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minimum quantities. Due to their very small size they can drown in liquids. Use damp cotton pads.
June – August
Warm afternoons. Short flight close to the nest.
Very localized flight. Alates are tiny and hard to observe. Queens are only slightly larger than workers.
Escape through microscopic cracks. Requires hermetic closure. Ideal to keep in acorns or test tubes as nest.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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