Alexis is a Greek name meaning defender or helper.. It is derived from the Greek word 'alexo,' meaning to defend or to help.. Although technically a separate name, Alexis is often used alongside Alexios, which is one of its derivatives.
So an colony of 50 ants will only eat about 1 gram of food per day (50 ants x 2 miligrams each), and they will harvest about 37 grams or 1.3 ounces of food and material each day.
Horned Lizards are ant specialists. We offer bulk quantities of Harvester Ants for Horned Lizard owners. An adult lizard may eat between 20 to 100 ants per day. Ants can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks without losing too many. Be sure to read Care Instructions below before ordering. Most people order 500 or 1000 ants at a time. Caution: Harvester Ants can Sting.