{"id":38282,"date":"2024-11-28T09:52:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antderground.com\/producto\/atta-sexdens\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T19:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:04:26","slug":"atta-sexdens","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/antderground.com\/en\/product\/atta-sexdens\/","title":{"rendered":"Atta sexdens"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Technical Sheet: <strong>Atta sexdens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Leafcutter Ant<br \/>\n<strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> <em>Atta sexdens<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Family:<\/strong> Formicidae<br \/>\n<strong>Subfamily:<\/strong> Myrmicinae<br \/>\n<strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Central and South America<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Main Characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Queens: 20-22 mm<\/li>\n<li>Workers: 6-18 mm (depending on their role within the colony)<\/li>\n<li>Soldiers: 15-20 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong> Reddish brown to dark brown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Queens: up to 15 years.<\/li>\n<li>Workers: from a few months to 1-2 years depending on their function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Habitat and Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>They primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical rainforests, but can also be found in agricultural areas.<\/li>\n<li>They prefer soft, well-drained soils to build their nests, which can reach several meters deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leaf cutting:<\/strong> Known for cutting leaves and transporting pieces back to the nest to cultivate fungi, their main food source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highly organized colony:<\/strong> The castes within the colony (workers, soldiers, and queens) perform specific roles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defensive ability:<\/strong> Soldiers have strong jaws to protect the colony from predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Care in Captivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Between 22-28\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humidity:<\/strong> 70-80% in the fungal chamber.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh leaves (e.g., rose, mulberry, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Pieces of fruit or flowers (avoid citrus and toxic foods).<\/li>\n<li>Provide enough material for them to cultivate their fungi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nest:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a specialized system with foraging chambers and fungal chambers.<\/li>\n<li>The substrate should be kept clean and free from contamination to protect the fungus culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>They are considered &#8220;ecosystem engineers&#8221; due to their impact on vegetation and organic matter recycling.<\/li>\n<li>They can carry leaf pieces that are many times heavier than their own body.<\/li>\n<li>Colonies can reach millions of individuals at their peak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the fascinating Atta sexdens! \ud83d\udc1c These leaf-cutter ants are perfect for observing their amazing teamwork while cultivating mushrooms. 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