Formica subsericea
Silky Field Ants
A highly sought after species among intermediate and advanced ant-keepers, Formica subsericea is famous for the aggressive nature of its workers. Without many natural predators, rural populations of F. subsericea grow to extraordinary sizes and have even been known to develop symbiotic relationships with other ants including Monomorium minimum and Myrmica lobifrons.
Worker Size: 7 - 8 mm
Queen Size: 11 - 13 mm
Subfamily: Formicinae
Species Tribe: Formicini
Coloration/Hue: Black with silky, silver pubescence
Nuptial Flight (TOY): July
Nuptial Flight (TOD): Morning
Polymorphic: No
Polygynous: No
Polydomous: No
$110.00Price
Size
4 - Large
Rarity
1 - Common
Difficulty
2 - Intermediate