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Pheidole barbata

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Description

Pheidole barbata is a dimorphic, structured ant species with distinct soldier and worker castes. Fast-growing and highly organized, it’s a great choice for keepers interested in visible caste roles and dynamic colony behavior. Low-maintenance and tropical — ideal for intermediate hobbyists seeking variety without excessive complexity.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Pheidole barbata

Colony Type: Monogyny (occasionally polygyny in large setups)
Colony Size: 1,000–5,000+ workers
Development Speed: Moderate to fast


Size

  • Queen: 8–9 mm
  • Workers: 2.5–3 mm
  • Majors (soldiers): 4–5 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 4/3 water:1)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Jelly
  • Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
  • Honey
  • Seeds (as additional)

Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!


Temperature and Humidity

Humidity: Arena: 40–60% | Nest: 50–70%
Temperature: Arena: 22–28 °C | Nest: 24–30 °C


Recommended Nests for Breeding

  • Acrylic Nests
  • Gypsum
  • Ytong
  • Digfix
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