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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 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: 3D, Ytong, plaster, sand formicarium,

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.