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Pogonomyrmex maricopa
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Description
Pogonomyrmex maricopa is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 20 thousand individuals. They have a medium development rate and the queen measures 11-12 mm while workers measure 5-9 mm. They are red-brown in color and feed on food insects and seeds. They require humidity levels of 60-80% in the arena and 70-90% in the nest.
Additional information
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| Difficulty in breeding | |
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Description
Pogonomyrmex maricopa: The Red-Brown Powerhouse
Colony Type
Colony Type: Monogyny
Colony Size: Up to 20 000 workers
Development Speed: medium
Size
- Queen: 11-12 mm
- Workers: 5-9mm
Despite their size differences, they all share a common red-brown color, albeit with varying intensities.
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
Recommended Nests for Breeding
- Natural/substrate
- Acrylic Nests
- Ytong
- Gypsum
- Digfix
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