Polyrhachis sokolova nests in mud in mangrove swamps, regularly inundated by rising tides. They survive these inundations in pockets of air that are trapped within the nest. This lifestyle calls for regular moving of their eggs, larvae and cocoons to stay ahead of water trickling into the nest passages.
Polyrhachis sokolova constructs nests in muddy environments within mangrove swamps that are frequently submerged by rising tides. To survive these periodic floods, they create air pockets within the nest. This lifestyle necessitates frequent relocation of their eggs, larvae, and cocoons to avoid water entering the nest.