Polyrhachis bihamata (Fish Hook Ant)

Polyrhachis bihamata (Fish Hook Ant)
 
Polyrhachis bihamata - a rare golden coloured species of weaver ant. More famously known as the 'Fish Hook' ant. Its menacing curved & sharp hooks found on the thorax are more than just a display feature as these ants will actively use these to deter predator from consuming them. Moreover, workers will aggregate together in the presence of danger. More hooks = more danger to the predator or attacker. Can you imagine swallowing all of these spines and getting them stuck in your throat? Not pleasant. "Yes, we talk from experience... make sure your pooter is well setup prior to sucking these girls up" says Cesar (our founder). 
 
Colonies are often found nesting on the ground floor of forests, under soil adjacent to living strcutures such as tree roots. Whilst nesting occurs underground, most foraging activity has been observed in the canopies of trees, suggesting that these ants do have arboreal characteristics. 
 
Polyrhachis bihamata are relatively easy to keep as they are unfussy when it comes to feeding and will take a range of insects such as roaches, mealworms and crickets. They are especially fond of sugary substances too. However, naturalistic setups such as bioactive terrariums would be most appropiate for this species. 
 
Temperature parameters should be 25-27C with a humidity level of 60%. 
 
A truly remarkable, rare species of ant that would enrich anyone's collection. 
 
It is illegal and strictly frowned upon to release any non-native ants into the wild.