Very spectacular ant species, and also easy to keep, recommend for beginners. Polymorph species, they have minor media and major workers. They eat all kind of seeds, like: wheat, sesame, millet, oat, barley, grass seed, poppy seed, etc. They prefer walnut much! Because of they nutrition and low moist-demand, Messor a very clean species to keep in captivity. They sensitive for vibration and strong lights.
Colonyform: monogyne, polymorph Queen: 15 – 18 mm / black with brown or red head Worker: 3 – 14 mm / shiny black Nutrition: seeds and insects Arena humidity: 30 – 50%
Nest humidity: 50 – 70% Arena temperature: 23 – 30°C
Nest temperature: 21 – 26°C Hibernation: yes, 3 months at 10 – 15°C Founding: claustral (without feeding) Colonysize: up to 10.000 workers
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