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 | |
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| Difficulty in breeding | |
| Origin | |
| The size of ants | |
| Wintering |
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
• Insects: fruit flies, mealworms, waxworms, crickets
• Sugar sources: sugar syrup (3:1 water to honey or sugar), honey, fruit nectar
• Soft fruits: apple, banana, grape
• Protein jelly (ant-safe, especially appreciated during brood growth)
• Scavenger-friendly: actively harvests dead insects — remove excess to avoid mold
Temperature and Humidity
• Humidity: Arena: 40–60% | Nest: 50–70%
• Temperature: Arena: 22–28 °C | Nest: 24–30 °C
• Diapause: Not required (tropical/subtropical origin), but mild slowdown in cooler months may occur
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Acrylic Nests
- Gypsum
- Ytong
- Digfix
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