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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.

