Pheidole flaveria

This is a small species of ants. This species of Pheidole is known to be one of the most polygynous of the species with colonies of more than 100 queens. This species of Pheidole is also known for it’s aggressive hunting behaviour and large-headed ants.

Size & colony type
Queen: aprox. 5mm – 8mm
Workers: aprox. 2mm – 3mm
Soldiers: aprox. 3,5mm – 4mm
Colony type: polygyne
Colony size: about 1,500 – 2,500 workers per colony
Keeping difficulty: Moderate. They are relatively easy to keep, but require slightly higher temperatures

Habitat
Distribution: Asia (certain parts of China)
Habitat: often found in woodland like forests and open grasslands
Natural nest: they often build their nests underground
Suitable formicaria: Ytong-, plaster-, 3D- and acrylicnests are all suitable for this species
Recommended humidity: 60% – 80%
Recommended temperature: 24°C – 28°C
Nutrition: a sugar source such as honey or sugarwater and a protein source such as prey insects like crickets or fruitflies. Insect jelly is also a suitable feeder since it contains both sugar and protein and varius other beneficial components

Misc
Hibernation: no, but it is advised to lower the temperature from the end of december until the end of february
Claustral: yes, no need to feed until the first workers arrive
Matingflight period: on warm, humid days around july
Egg to worker: 6 to 8 weeks depending on how they are being kept