Species information:
Pheidole yeensis is a cute, small ant species that takes a lot of food and is very aggressive towards its prey! Especially in a larger colony, you'll see a lot of activity, and there's always something moving.
Specifications:
Scientific name : Pheidole yeensis
Dutch name : -
Distribution area: South China
Colour of the ant : dark red brownish
Difficulty level: 2.5/5
Queen size : 7-8 mm
Worker size : 3-4 mm
Soldier size : 7-8
Temperature: 25 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 25-27 degrees
nest humidity : 60 to 80%
outside humidity : 60 to 70%
Winter rest : -
Growth rate : 4/5
Develop to number of workers : +-3000 workers
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Foundation : claustral
Colony formation : plygyne (can have multiple queens per nest)
Care :
Diet: Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements : High.
Number of workers per nest : 50+.
Recommended nest type : AntLab Fusion Nest, 3D, Ytong, plaster, acrylic.
Care:
Pheidole yeensis loves sugars and insects. With the right temperatures and food supply, this species will quickly grow into a nice, large colony. They are quite adept at escaping, so make sure you provide a good fluon barrier to keep the colony contained.
Difficulty level
2.5 / 5
Growth rate
4 / 5
