Species information:
Pogonomyrmex barbatus is a very attractive species. They have a beautiful orange-red color and are native to the US. What's special about this species is that they eat seeds as well as insects, which is normally mainly seen with Messor!

Scientific name: Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Dutch name: Red harvester ant
Distribution area: United States
Ant color: orange-reddish
Difficulty level: 3/5
Queen size: 12-14 mm
Worker size: 5-12 mm
Soldier size: :/
Temperature: 22 to 27 degrees
Optimal temperature: 25-26 degrees
Nest humidity: 30 to 70%
Outside environment humidity: 30 to 50%
Hilf-wintering: November-February
Growth rate: 2/5
Reach number of workers: +/- 10,000
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. Seed mix Food requirement: normal
From how many workers to a nest: from +- 30 workers to a small nest
Recommended nest type: AntLab Ytong Nest, sand formicarium, 3D, acrylic nest

Pogonomyrmex barbatus are relatively easy to keep, producing a huge variety of insects and seeds. Provide the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony.