Pheidole flaveria

Colony Type: Polygyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: fast

• Queen: 5-8 mm
• Workers: 2-3mm
• Majors: 3-5 mm

What sets Pheidole flaveria apart is their striking orange color.

• 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: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 50-80%
• Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-27 °C

Providing your Pheidole flaveria colony with a suitable nest is essential for their comfort and well-being. Here are some recommended nest options:

• Acrylic Nests: Transparent acrylic nests provide a clear view of your ants’ activities and offer easy maintenance.
• Cork Nests: Natural cork nests mimic the ants’ natural habitat, providing them with a cozy living space.
• Plaster Nests: Plaster nests offer a stable and durable environment for your Pheidole flaveria colony.
• Aerated Concrete Nests: These nests provide excellent insulation, maintaining a stable temperature and humidity level.
• Digfix

Consider these nest options when setting up your Pheidole flaveria breeding setup to ensure a comfortable and suitable home for your ants.

Pheidole flaveria is an exciting species of ants known for their aggressive nature, fast reproduction, and beautiful polymorphism. With their striking orange color, unique colony type, and fast development speed, these ants make a remarkable addition to any ant enthusiast’s collection. By providing them with a well-balanced diet, creating the right environment, and offering suitable nest options, you can ensure the health and well-being of your Pheidole flaveria colony. Observe their fascinating behavior and enjoy the beauty of their polymorphism as you care for these captivating ants.