{"product_id":"greenhouse-big-headed-ant","title":"Pheidole anastasii (Greenhouse Big-headed Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePheidole anastasii\u003c\/em\u003e is a greenhouse ant species found across greenhouses in the world. They are an arboreal species found inside the stems of live plants, such as air plants and cecropia plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ants can survive a wide range of conditions, but need to be kept very hot, as they come from the Central American Rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColonies should be kept at above 28 degrees Celsius with humidity levels above 65%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild pictures come from Victor Engel of Pheidole billimeki, a very similar species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}'\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}'\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Greenhouse Big-headed Ant\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGreenhouse Big-headed Ant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}'\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P.anastasii.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFamily: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P.anastasii.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}'\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is a beginner leved ant species.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii is a beginner level ant species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}'\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Here in Canada, there are records of this species in both Manitoba and Quebec. This species has been known to hitchhike on plants and other things making this species able to survive countries like USA and Canada where they would reside in heated structures like greenhouses..\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Here in Canada, there are records of this species in both Manitoba and Quebec. This species has been known to hitchhike on plants and other things making this species able to survive countries like USA and Canada where they would reside in heated structures like greenhouses..\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}'\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species lives almost anywhere but they are recorded to be very abundant in wet forest understories throughout Costa Rica.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species lives almost anywhere but they are recorded to be very abundant in wet forest understories throughout Costa Rica.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}'\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is primarly monogynous. It is not recommeneded to add multiple queens in one colony.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii is primarly monogynous. It is not recommeneded to add multiple queens in one colony.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}'\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species are around 3.3-3.6mm. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueens of this species are around 3.3-3.6mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}'\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Workers of this species are around 1.2-1.45mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorkers of this species are around 1.2-1.85mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Soldier:\"}'\u003eSoldier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Like all Pheidole species, Pheidole anastasii has soldiers. They have recorded to be aroun 2.4-2.8mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLike all Pheidole species, Pheidole anastasii has soldiers. They have recorded to be aroun 2.4-2.8mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Males:\"}'\u003eMales:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Males of this species are aroun 2.6mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMales of this species are aroun 2.6mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}'\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii will eat almost anything. They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole anastasii will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole anastasii have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. It is recommended to break them into small pieces to make it easier for the ants to consume.  \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii will eat almost anything. They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole anastasii will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole anastasii have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. It is recommended to break them into small pieces to make it easier for the ants to consume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}'\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies of this species require around 64% humidity.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies of this species require around 64% humidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}'\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies of this species generally enjoy warmer temperatures. It is recommended to keep this species at around 28C for optimal growth conditions.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies of this species generally enjoy warmer temperatures. It is recommended to keep this species at around 28C for optimal growth conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}'\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii does not require hibernation. Colonies will grow all year long.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii does not require hibernation. Colonies will grow all year long.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}'\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species has been observed to live in wood and plant stems. They can also be found under rocks and soil.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species has been observed to live in wood and plant stems. They can also be found under rocks and soil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}'\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}'\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}'\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}'\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}'\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. 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