Blue Pony Ant 100+ = sparkly shine ant = (Rhytidoponera chalybaea)

Blue Pony Ant 100+ = sparkly shine ant = (Rhytidoponera chalybaea)

This list is for around 100 x workers. no queen. they will have 40% chance become gamergate colony, which mean some ant will lay eggs and whole colony will be continue. 60% chance will be nothing happen, but ant can live around 2 years. You can still observe the entire ant ecosystem, except for the absence of eggs and reproduction.

Size: Small, 8-10mm

Diet: suger water, proteins.

farm: test tube farm or cement farm

Suggested Experience: Beginner

red legs, red gaster tip and mandibles.

Darker body segments shine a deep ocean blue when in good lighting conditions.

Easy to Care For – Perfect for Beginners!

This species is low-maintenance and ideal even for those new to ant keeping.  

Stunning Appearance!

Under sunlight or good lighting, these ants display a mesmerizing, sparkling blue sheen.  

Impressive Size!

This is one of the largest ant species in New Zealand, measuring around 8-10mm. Check Photo 1 to see a size comparison with the common black house ant.  

Blue Pony Ant (Rhytidoponera chalybaea)

This is a unique and fascinating species, not only because of its dazzling blue color but also due to its gamergate system. What does this mean for the colony? Instead of having a queen, the colony is sustained by worker ants that can reproduce.  

These ants are unable to climb both glass and plastic surfaces meaning that most enclosures are escape proof!