Pheidole nodus

Price range: 139,90 zł through 439,90 zł

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Description

The Pheidole nodus ant colony is polygynous and can have up to 10,000 workers. They develop quickly and have a queen size of 7-9 mm, worker size of 3-4.5 mm, and majors size of 4-7 mm. They are dark brown with a reddish shade in the light. They are fed food insects, syrup, and fruits.

Additional information

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

Description

Pheidole nodus

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: fast

Size

Queen: 7-9 mm
Workers: 3-4,5 mm
Majors: 4-7 mm

The ants have a beautiful dark brown color with varying intensity, and they exhibit a noticeable reddish shade when exposed to light.

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

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 Feature of the Species: Aggressive Army and Polymorphism

Pheidole nodus ants are known for their aggressive nature and impressive army-like behavior. They are fierce defenders of their colony and can swiftly mobilize a large force to ward off intruders. Their aggression, coupled with their colony size, makes them a formidable species in the ant world.

Another striking feature of Pheidole nodus ants is their remarkable polymorphism. Polymorphism refers to the existence of distinct physical castes within a species. In the case of these ants, the majors with their larger heads represent a specialized caste that performs specific tasks within the colony. This polymorphism adds another layer of fascination to the already captivating world of Pheidole nodus ants.