Cataglyphis velox is a polygynous ant species with colonies consisting of up to 5000 workers. They have a very fast development speed. The queen ant has a size of 13-17 mm, while the workers range from 5-15 mm. Their color is red with a black abdomen. They primarily feed on food insects such as cockroaches and crickets, as well as syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.