Pheidole pallidula

The escape ladies

Origin: Southern Spain

Geographical distribution: mediterean area

Breeding level: beginners

Habitat: damp soil, decomposing wood, sand...

Colony form: monogenous (only one queen per colony)

Colony size : up to 100.000

Size : Queen: 7- 8 mm Workers: 2 - 3 mm Major 4- 5 mm

Color: from light brown to yellow

Food: Primarily composed of protein derived from deceased or living insects, supplemented by honey or sugar water, as well as food leftovers, among other sources.

Humidity:  70-80% 

Temperature: 22-28°C

Hibernation: From november to march at 10-12 degrees

Nest type : Ytong, plaster, sand (needs to be well moistened) 

DUE TO THEIR SMALL SIZE AND THIER BEHAVIOR, THEY CAN ESCAPE EASILY. BE SURE TO HAVE A WELL CLOSED FORMICARIUM

Pheidole pallidula are great warriors. They love to hunt, and their behavior is very interesting to observe. The first to find food will alert the others, and they'll quickly recruit new workers and Soldiers recognizable with their large heads to finish the job off quickly.

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