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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.

Specifications Scientific name:  Pheidole 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 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 into worker numbers:  Several thousand workers Subfamily:  Myrmicinae Organization:  Cloistered 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 beetlejelly, 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.