Desert Harvester Ants (P. barbatus)

Desert Harvester Ants (P. barbatus)Permitted States: Pogonomyrmex barbatus: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah About Pogonomyrmex barbatus American Species Harvester Ants Temperature: Nest 80 90f Outworld 80 90f Humidity: Nest 50 70% Outworld 50 70% Hibernation: No Diet: Water (at all times). Seeds are 90% of their diet. Provide a variety for your colony to choose from such as: dandelion seeds, flaxseed, grass seed, rapeseed, chia seed,

Permitted States: Pogonomyrmex barbatus:

Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

About Pogonomyrmex barbatus

American Species- Harvester Ants

Temperature: Nest 80- 90°f Outworld 80- 90°f

Humidity: Nest 50- 70% Outworld 50-70%

Hibernation: No

Diet: Water (at all times).  Seeds are 90% of their diet. Provide a variety for your colony to choose from such as: dandelion seeds, flaxseed, grass seed, rapeseed, chia seed, etc.
Carbohydrates may be offered such as byFormica ant nectar. Protein- fresh killed insects such as fruit flies, crickets, dubia roaches, etc.

Colony form: Monogyne (one queen per colony) Average 10,000- 20,000 workers per colony.

Nest type: Acrylic, Natural setup. Ytong, TarheelAnts Formicaria
 

Sizes: Approx: Queen- 16mm/ Worker- 9mm

Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: Yes, a very painful sting that can last for hours. One of the most venomous insects in the world.  They also bite, Please handle with care.

Description: Pogonomyrmex barbatus is a species of Harvester Ant from the US. They are one of the largest bodied harvester ants and have a beautiful red colorization. They have been reported to travel 50-60m in the search for food. In the wild, they create large mounds and trails leading to and from their nest sometimes 100s of yards long. They are known to be poor climbers, however, their determination can results n escapees. Take care in providing an escape free formicarium for them as they have a very painful sting.