pheidole smythiesii

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pheidole smythiesii

Reference : PFOUR-170

Latin Name: Pheidole smythiesii

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Myrmicinae Tribe: Pheidolini

Breeding Level: Intermediate

Geographic Distribution: Vietnam

Habitat: Open spaces, forests, and forest edges

Colony Form: Monogynous

Queen: Size: 12-14mm Color: Dark brown to reddish brown

Workers: Size: 5-7mm Color: Dark brown to reddish brown

Soldier: 8.5-9.5mm Color: Reddish brown

Male: Size: 10mm Color: Black

Food: Mainly insectivores, such as mealworms, flies, mosquitoes, crickets, etc. Honeydew and a few seeds occasionally.

Humidity: Hunting area: 60-70% Nest: 60-80%

Temperature: Hunting area: 24-30°C Nest: 24-28°C

Hibernation: No, but a winter break from early December to early March at room temperature is recommended.

Nest type: Plexiglas nest, tube nest, or reconstructed stone nest.

Description: Pheidole smythiesii is a very aggressive species. They attack all other insects around the colony and wage war against other colonies with their large soldiers. The life expectancy of workers is only a few months, so they must be well-fed to ensure a large brood to replace natural deaths. They are known to be the queens of escapees; a completely enclosed hunting area is essential.
This is one of the largest Pheidole species in the world.

Development: Swarming from June to July.

Foundation: Takes place in a cloistered environment (without feeding). Development: 30 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature).

Colony size: Up to 8,000 individuals, the queen can reach the age of 15.

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