Pogonomyrmex barbatus
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Description
Pogonomyrmex barbatus is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 10-15 thousand individuals. They have a medium development rate. The queen is 10-13mm in size, while the workers are 6-9mm. They have a red-brown color. Their nutrition consists of food insects and seeds. They prefer a humidity level of 40-60% in the arena and 50-60% in the nest.
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Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Colony Type: Monogyny
Colony Size: Up to 15000 workers
Development Speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 10-13 mm
- Workers: 6-9 mm
Recognized for their vibrant red-brown hue, the Pogonomyrmex barbatus ants captivate viewers with their varying intensity of color.
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: 40-60%, Nest: 50-60%
- Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C
An extraordinary feature of Pogonomyrmex barbatus ants is their powerful sting. In fact, their sting is considered one of the most potent among ant species, ranking at a level 3 on the Schmidt Index. This remarkable defense mechanism serves as protection for the colony and ensures their survival in their natural habitat.
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic nests
- Cork nests
- Ytong nests
- Digfix
- Gypsum
- Soil
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