Pogonomyrmex maricopa

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Description

Pogonomyrmex maricopa is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 20 thousand individuals. They have a medium development rate and the queen measures 11-12 mm while workers measure 5-9 mm. They are red-brown in color and feed on food insects and seeds. They require humidity levels of 60-80% in the arena and 70-90% in the nest.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Pogonomyrmex maricopa: The Red-Brown Powerhouse

Colony Type

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 20 000 workers

Development Speed: medium


Size

  • Queen: 11-12 mm
  • Workers: 5-9mm

Despite their size differences, they all share a common red-brown color, albeit with varying intensities.


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: 40-60%, Nest: 50-60%
  • Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Recommended Nests for Breeding

  • Natural/substrate
  • Acrylic Nests
  • Ytong
  • Gypsum
  • Digfix
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