Pheidole Megacephala
This species is hightly invasive, originating from Africa they now colonise most of the planet. Extreme care is required to ensure they are contained.
Granivorous, will take small insects, small seeds and sugars.
Good escape prevention will be needed, this is a small species of ant that will exploit any gap in the barrier.
Colony Size
Over 10,000 workers
Queen Age - Unknown (but inbreed so the colony goes on)
Polygene - Multiple Queens per colony
Temperature & Humidity
Nest 21 to 24 degrees | Outworld 21 to 27 degrees
Nest 50%-60% | Outworld 30% to 50%
Hibernation
/
Polymorphic (Different size casts)
Yes
Diet
Very hungry species which require Insects, Sugars, Carbs
Nest Type
Acrylic, Natural, Ytong, Plaster, Glass, 3d
Size (Measured in-house so may have slight deviation to scientific methods)
Queen - 4mm-5mm
Worker - 2mm-4mm
Development
Egg to Adult Worker – 45 to 58 days
Pheidole Megacephala - Inbreeding
The Law
It is illegal to release this species into the wild in the UK