name: Pheidole palidula
homeland: Southern Europe, mediterranean sea
caste: Monogyn (seldom 2 queens)
appearence of the queen: 7-8mm, Colour: yellow, brown redbrown till almost black (per locality different coloured)
appearence of the workers: 1,5-2,5mm, Colour: yellow, brown redbrown till almost black (per locality different coloured)
appearence of the soldiers: 3-5mm, Colour: yellow, brown redbrown till almost black (per locality different coloured)
nest building: Soilnest under stones
nutrition: Omnivore (insects, honeywater, some grains)
temperature: Non-sensitive - could hibernate in unheated rooms. 
air humidity: Dry climate
number of basins: 1 basins is adequate
dimension of the basin: Adjust to the size of the colony. Small colonies could be kept without problems in little basins
soil conditions: Sand, loam, pepples
planting: Not necessary
accessories: Radiant heater or filament heating
level: 1 For beginners
risk class: 3
shipping info: No shipping at temperatures under -10°C or over 35°C
specifics: Small Myrmicine with casts of soldiers; coureageous fighter, who could disperse with soldiers in team-work food-insect and hunt small insects.
quantity: 1 queen + workers

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