Odontoponera transversa

[Care Difficulty] Easy
[Lighting] Low light to dark
[Temperature] 22-28℃
[Humidity] 60-70%, the environment needs to maintain a certain level of moisture

The striped trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus silvestrii) belongs to the subfamily Ponerinae and is a native ant species. Its body is dark blackish-brown, with distinct horizontal stripes on its thorax and abdomen, reflecting a subtle metallic sheen under light. It has a robust and sturdy build, and moves swiftly and agilely. As a classic species among ornamental ants, the striped trap-jaw ant can add a primitive, wild charm to an ecosystem or ant farm. It also has the function of preying on pests and cleaning the environment. It is suitable for keeping in low-light environments with a sand-soil mixture as substrate and maintained at medium-high humidity.