Discovery Kit: Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Description

Discovery kit: Pogonomyrmex barbarus. An original and easy-to-breed American species

Contents of the Ants Kit:

• A top-of-the-range Minora Model 3 artificial anthill (matte black with fluorescent red edging).
• A colony of Pogonomyrmex barbarus with 1 queen and her first workers, native to North America. It easily feeds on seeds and insects.
• A heating mat to provide an optimal temperature + an electronic thermometer for temperature monitoring
• A high magnification magnifying glass
• A bag of Power Mix 100gr food (rich in protein with a mixture of organic seeds guaranteed without parasites + dehydrated crickets for proteins.
• 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!

 

O ffered: The Guide of the Perfect Ant-Cultivator. Our ebook will answer most of your questions to guide your observations and help you succeed in your breeding + after-sales service by e-mail and non-surcharged telephone.

Description of Pogonomyrmex barbatus

It is a beautiful species of coppery red color native to North America, similar to our Messor, although more aggressive. Very insectivorous, it hunts and appreciates the presence of insects in its rather varied diet. Able to sting to hunt, Pogonomyrmex barbarus lives in fairly dry and sandy environments and grows well in tubes and artificial anthills, possibly supplemented with sand. This North American ant also fills its seed lofts and can live for a long time on its reserves, making its breeding very affordable. Powerful workers grind the seeds for food despite the absence of large majors.

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

More details about Pogonomyrmex barbarus:

 

• Breeding temperature: 26-28°C during the day during activity.
• Wintering: Light wintering is recommended in winter (2 to 3 months around 15°C).
• Color: copper red
• Risk: painful sting, safe for non-allergic people. Non-invasive, unprotected species
• Diet: Insects, seeds, sugary liquids
• Number of queens: Polygyne (possibility of having several queens per colony)
• Size: About 10-11mm for the queen, 5-10mm for the workers

 

 

 

 

 

Optional 3-month Success Insurance:
For those who want total peace of mind, we offer a 3-month Success Insurance which allows you to receive a new colony at no cost in the event of the death of your colony within 3 months of delivery, without discussion and whatever the reason for the loss!
Conditions: transport at our expense to mainland France only, return from an identical colony within the limits of available stocks. The loss must be proven by a clear photo within 90 days of delivery.

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