{"product_id":"odontoponera-transversa","title":"Odontoponera transversa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOdontoponera transversa\u003c\/em\u003e  (Toothed Ponera Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rather primitive species belonging to the Ponerine family, \u003cem\u003eOdontoponera transversa \u003c\/em\u003eis a rather bulky ant which is very aggresive towards prey. Morphologically it is of a black colouration throughout its entire body. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species of ants forms colonies similar to those of Neandarthal societies as their tribes have similar forgaging behaviours. Unlike many other species of ants which search for resources in mass, this variety of ant like many others of the Ponerine family, forage singly or in pairs. Additionally, they have a remarkable ability of being able to follow each other and trace each others 'footsteps' with great accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese aggresive ants are found typically in warm, humid tropical forests and at the base of mountainous regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLastly did you know that when the queen of this ant initiates her foundation stage, she will proactively go hunt for live insects to feed her developing larvae? This behaviour is associated with 'semi-claustral' species of ants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are a very hardy species of ant that is suitable for beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike. Their sting is rather painful so caution is advised if handling or younger children are involved. In terms of growth they are quite slow to develop and mature colonies aren't typically larger than 500 - 800 individuals in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eillegal and strictly frowned upon to release any non-native ants into the wild. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"1 queen \u0026 brood","offer_id":65734270943581,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen | 1-2 workers \u0026 brood","offer_id":65734270976349,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/0f671a_f6b07415158b40efa004692173a844f1_mv2_d_4057_2704_s_4_2.jpg?v=1788007905","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/odontoponera-transversa","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}