Rearing Sheet for Pheidole pallidula
Pheidole pallidula is a small and highly aggressive Pheidole species with rapid development. At the slightest hint of food, the workers rush towards it with impressive recruitment (sometimes even up to 80% of the colony coming out!). However, be cautious of potential escapes.
General Information:
Rearing Difficulty: Easy
Geographical Distribution: Southern Europe
Origin: Spain
-Queen Size: 8mm
-Worker Size: 3-6mm
-Polygynous: No
-Mature Colony Size: about 30,000 workers
Maintenance Information:
Humidity: 60-80%
Temperature: 20-28°C (ideal at 25°C)
Diapause: Yes, but a warm diapause at 12-15°C for 2 to 3 months is sufficient.
Ant Farms: Any ant farm with a humid zone suitable for the colony’s size will be suitable for them.
Food: Sugary liquids, insects
The Pheidole pallidula colonies and queens we sell are all guaranteed to arrive 100% alive, with healthy brood and a clean test tube.
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