Monomorium Pharaonis

Monomorium Pharaonis (Pharaoh ant)

Very small but hardy beginner species

• Humidity requirements: 30–50%

• Temperature requirements: 15–28 °C

• Hibernation: October-March at 10°C

• Suggested housing: Extremely small species. very well sealed escape prevention is needed.

• Nutrition: Sugars from honey or sugar water.

• Colony size: ~2000

• Queen size: 3-4 mm

• Worker size: 1-2 mm

• Monogyne/polygyne: Polygyne (Can be multiple Queens per colony)

Monomorium Pharaonis, or the Pharaoh ant is commonly found through much of Europe. A very small species that needs a good escape prevention.