Pheidole yeensis
Pheidole yeensis is a cute and small ant species that accepts a lot of food and is very aggressive towards its prey! Especially in a somewhat larger colony, you see a lot of activity and there is always movement.
Specifications:
Scientific name: Pheidole yeensis
Dutch name: /
Distribution area: Southern China
Ant color: dark reddish-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 dormancy: /
Growth rate: 4/5
Grows to number of workers: +- 3000 workers
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Foundation: claustral
Colony formation: polygynous (can have multiple queens per nest)
Diet: Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubia cockroaches. Sugars such as beetle jelly, byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements: High.
Number of workers to a 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 fairly good at escaping, so ensure a good fluorescent barrier to keep the colony within the setup.