Discovery Kit: Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Description

Discovery kit: Pogonomyrmex barbarus. An original American species that is easy to breed.

Contents of the Ant Kit:

• A high-end artificial ant farm, Minora Model 3 (matte black with fluorescent red trim).
• A colony of Pogonomyrmex barbarus with 1 queen and her first workers, native to North America. It feeds easily on seeds and insects.
• A heating mat to provide an optimal temperature + an electronic thermometer for temperature monitoring
• A high-magnification magnifying glass
• A 100g bag of Power Mix food (rich in protein with organic seed mix guaranteed parasite-free + dehydrated crickets for protein).
• A 60ml bottle of SunBurst ant nectar formulated in the USA to provide carbohydrates and minerals (place a drop on aluminum foil).
• Total value: €245!

 

Offer : The Perfect Ant Keeper's Guide. Our ebook will answer most of your questions to guide your observations and help you succeed in your ant farm + Customer support via email and toll-free phone.

Description of Pogonomyrmex barbatus

This is a beautiful, coppery-red species native to North America, similar to our Messor ant, though more aggressive. Highly insectivorous, it hunts and appreciates the presence of insects in its rather varied diet. Capable of stinging to hunt, Pogonomyrmex barbarus lives in fairly dry, sandy environments and thrives in artificial ant farms and nests, possibly supplemented with sand. This North American ant also stores seeds and can live for extended periods on its reserves, making it very affordable to keep. The powerful workers grind the seeds for food despite the absence of large majors.

Its good size, relative ease of breeding and its fairly robust and colourful morphology make it a very beautiful species that we are delighted to offer online.

More details on Pogonomyrmex barbarus:

 

• Breeding temperature: 26-28°C during the day when active.
• Wintering: Light wintering is recommended in winter (2 to 3 months at around 15°C).
• Color: Copper red
• Risk: painful sting, harmless to those without allergies. Non-invasive, unprotected species
• Diet: Insects, seeds, sugary liquids
• Number of queens: Polygynous (possibility of having several queens per colony)
• Size: Approximately 10-11mm for the queen, 5-10mm for the workers

 

 

 

 

 

Optional 3-Month Success Guarantee:
For those seeking complete peace of mind, we offer a 3-month Success Guarantee that allows you to receive a new colony at no cost should your colony die within 3 months of delivery, no questions asked, regardless of the reason for the loss!
Conditions: Shipping is free within mainland France only, and an identical colony will be sent, subject to availability. The loss must be proven by a clear photograph within 90 days of delivery.

Video showing the discovery of the species by a Belarusian breeder ( page ).