Pheidole vulgaris
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Description
Pheidole vulgaris is a polygynous species with colonies reaching sizes of up to 50,000 workers. They have a fast development speed. The queen measures 7-9 mm, workers measure 2.5-4 mm, and majors measure 4.5-7 mm. Their color ranges from yellowish brown to black, with the queen having a red abdomen. They feed on insect food, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and honey-water mixtures.
Additional information
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Pheidole vulgaris
Colony Type
Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 50 000 workers
Development Speed: fast
Size
- Queen: 7-9 mm
- Workers: 2,5-4 mm
- Majors: 4,5-7 mm
The coloration of Pheidole vulgaris ants adds to their allure. The body color is predominantly yellowish-brown, whereas the queens exhibit a striking contrast with their black bodies and red abdomens.
Nutrition
- Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
- Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Jelly
- Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
- Honey
- Seeds
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 50-80%
- Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-27 °C
Species Feature
Pheidole vulgaris ants are not only small in size but also possess a remarkable trait – they can consume grains. This unique dietary habit sets them apart from many other ant species and can be an interesting addition to observing their foraging behavior.
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Natural/substrate
- Acrylic Nests
- Ytong
- Gypsum
- Digfix
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