Pheidole barbata

Price range: $71.42 through $98.90

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SKU: AOTA339 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, atlas, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, book, Camponotus cruentatus, Camponotus petersii, Crematogaster rochai, Queen of ants

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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	Aggressive
Difficulty in breeding	For intermediates
Origin	North America
The size of ants	Small
Wintering	No 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!