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Pheidole Megacephala - Inbreeding

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

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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

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  • The Law

    It is illegal to release this species into the wild in the UK

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