Scientific illustration of Proceratium shohei ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Proceratium shohei

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学名
Proceratium shohei
族
Proceratiini
亜科
Proceratiinae
命名者
Staab <i>et al.</i>, 2018
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紹介

Proceratium shohei is a tiny predatory ant species described from rainforest leaf litter in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China. Workers measure 4.15 mm total length , with dark ferruginous-brown coloration and foveolate sculpture on the head and body . This species represents the northernmost record of the P. stictum clade in Asia and is only known from a single specimen collected at 820 m elevation . It likely occurs in adjacent countries like Laos or Thailand .

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国別の分布ステータス Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

在来種 外来種（侵略的） 移入種（屋内） 水際阻止 不明
データソース
年範囲 2000 - 2026

Quick Summary

  • Difficulty: Expert
  • Origin & Habitat: Tropical rainforest leaf litter and deadwood in subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China at 820 m elevation [1][2].
  • Colony Type: Unconfirmed, no direct observations of colony structure for this species.
  • Size & Growth:
    • Queen: Size data unavailable, only worker described [1].
    • Worker: 4.15 mm total length [1].
    • Colony: Unknown, only the holotype worker exists [1].
    • Growth: Unknown, no captive data.
    • Development: Unknown, no captive breeding data exists for this species. (No biological observations published, all care is speculative based on habitat.)
  • Antkeeping:
    • Temperature: Keep warm, around 24-26°C, based on tropical rainforest conditions [1][2].
    • Humidity: Keep nest substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged, based on leaf litter habitat [2].
    • Diapause: Unknown, no data on dormancy requirements.
    • Nesting: Naturalistic setup with damp soil, deadwood, or leaf litter to replicate habitat [2]. Small, tight chambers for tiny workers.
  • Behavior: Docile and slow-moving, with moderate escape risk due to small size. Standard escape prevention recommended.
  • Common Issues: no captive colonies exist, this species has never been kept in captivity, extremely rare in the hobby, you likely cannot obtain this species, high humidity needs create mold risk if ventilation is inadequate, specialized diet may be challenging, predators likely prefer live prey

Why Proceratium shohei is an Expert-Only Species

Proceratium shohei is not available for purchase, and no captive colonies exist. This species was described in 2018 from a single worker specimen [1]. All care advice is inferred from its habitat data, as no biological observations have been published. Keeping this species would be theoretical and challenging due to its rarity and lack of captive data [1][2].

Housing and Nest Setup

Replicate the natural habitat: deadwood and leaf litter in subtropical forest [2]. Use a small naturalistic setup with damp soil or a nest with tight chambers sized for 4 mm workers. Keep the nest dark and maintain high substrate moisture without waterlogging [2].

Feeding and Diet

Proceratium species are predators, likely hunting small arthropods in leaf litter. For captivity, offer small live prey like springtails, but no specific diet data exists for P. shohei [1].

Temperature and Seasonal Care

Aim for 24-26°C based on tropical rainforest conditions [1][2]. No data on diapause, maintain stable warmth year-round and observe for natural slowdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy Proceratium shohei ants?

No. This species is only known from a single specimen, and no captive colonies exist [1]. You will not find it for sale.

How long does it take for Proceratium shohei to develop from egg to worker?

Unknown, no captive data exists. Based on habitat, no estimate can be provided.

Do Proceratium shohei ants sting?

They have a large sting [1], but at 4 mm size, it cannot penetrate human skin.

What do Proceratium shohei eat?

Likely small arthropods and their eggs, but no specific diet data for this species [1].

Are Proceratium shohei good for beginners?

No, this species is expert-only due to rarity and lack of captive data [1].

Do Proceratium shohei need hibernation?

Unknown, no data on diapause requirements.

How big do Proceratium shohei colonies get?

Unknown, only one worker exists [1].

What is the behavior of Proceratium shohei?

No direct observations, likely docile and predatory based on genus patterns [1].

Can I keep multiple Proceratium shohei queens together?

Unknown, no data on colony structure for this species.

What humidity do Proceratium shohei need?

High humidity, based on leaf litter habitat [2]. Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged.

When was Proceratium shohei discovered?

Described in 2018 from a specimen collected in 2013 [1].

Why is it called Proceratium shohei?

Named in honor of Dr. Shohei Suzuki, a Japanese marine biologist [1].

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