Pheidole annera

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Description

Pheidole annera is a polygynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and come in different sizes, with queens measuring 7-8 mm, workers measuring 2.5-4 mm, and majors measuring 4-5.5 mm. These ants have a dark brown color with a noticeable reddish shade in the light. They feed on food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as syrup made from water and honey.

Additional information

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

Description

Pheidole annera

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: fast

Size

Queen: 7-8 mm
Workers: 2.5-4 mm
Majors: 4-4.5 mm

The overall color of these ants is a dark brown with varying intensities, and in certain lighting conditions, you might notice a reddish shade.

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

Humidity and Temperature

Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 50-80%
Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-27 °C

A Fascinating Species

One of the most fascinating aspects of Pheidole Annera ants is their aggressive nature. These ants form powerful and aggressive armies, making them an intriguing species to observe. Additionally, their colonies multiply at remarkable rates, making them a dynamic addition to any ant enthusiast’s collection.

Another noteworthy characteristic of Pheidole Annera ants is their beautiful polymorphism. Within a single colony, you’ll find ants of different sizes, each with specific roles and responsibilities. This polymorphism adds an extra layer of visual interest to their colonies and makes them an appealing species for ant keepers looking for variety.