Pogonomyrmex bicolor

Pogonomyrmex bicolor , which stands out for its special defense mechanism. They are equipped with a strong sting and their venom is considered one of the most powerful in the ant world.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = pogonomyrmex bicolor
- Origin = North America
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = reddish brown, 10-11mm
- Workers = reddish brown, 5-8mm
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jelly
- Arena = humidity at about 40-60% temperature about 22-28 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 22-26 degrees
- Hibernation = diapause
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = predominantly diurnal
- Behavior = high aggressiveness
- Development = egg to worker 4-5 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = several 10,000 individuals