Pheidole aglae

$41.13

Number of workers

SKU: AOTA216 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, book, Camponotus aeneopilosus, Camponotus aethiops, Camponotus nicobarensis, Pheidole aglae, Queen of ants

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Description

Pheidole aglae is a species of ant with a polygynous colony type. The colony can have up to 10,000 workers and develops speedily. The queen measures 7-8 mm while the workers range from 2.5-4 mm in size. The ants are dark brown with a reddish shade in the light. They primarily feed on food insects and syrup.

Additional information

Behavior	Aggressive
Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Origin	Eastern and South Asia
The size of ants	Small
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Pheidole aglae

Colony Type: Polyogyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: fast

Size

Queen: 7-8 mm
Workers: 2.5 to 4 mm
Majors: 4-5.5 mm.

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 3 water:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
Honey
Seeds (as additional food)

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

A Unique Species with Aggressive Nature

One fascinating aspect of Pheidole aglae ants is their aggressive nature. They are known for their aggressive army and can quickly multiply their numbers within a colony. This species also exhibits a beautiful polymorphism, making them visually appealing and intriguing to observe.