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Pheidole pallidula 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.

SpecificationsPheidole
Scientific name: pallidula
Dutch name: Thick-headed ant
Distribution area:Southern Europe
Ant color:  Orange-reddish
Difficulty level: 2/5
Queen size: 7-8 mm
Worker size: 2.5-3 mm
Soldier size: 3.5-4 mm
Temperature: 25 to 29 degrees
Optimal temperature: 25-27 degrees
Nest humidity: 50 to 75%
External humidity: 30 to 50%     
Winter dormancy: Short diapause December-February at +/-15 degrees
Growth rate: 4/5
Development to number of workers: Several thousand workers
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Organization: Claustral
Colony formation: Monogyne (can have 1 queen per nest)

Care:
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 requirement: high
Number of workers per nest: 50+
Recommended nest type: AntLab Fusion Nest, 3d, ytong, plaster, acrylic

Care:

Pheidole pallidula loves sugars and insects; with the right temperatures and food supply, this species will quickly grow into a nice, large colony. They are quite good at escaping, so ensure a good fluorescent barrier to keep the colony within the setup.