Please note that the AVG Worker count is an AVERAGE as it would be impossible to individually count each worker ant running around the tube! It may be slightly more or slightly less. These ants may possibly come in a dirty test tube also as they're very messy ants. Ready for a nest on arrival.
About Myrmica rubra
European Species- European fire ant
Temperature: Nest 20- 25°C Outworld 18- 28°C
Humidity: Nest 70- 90% Outworld 40- 70%
Hibernation: Yes from the end of October to the end of March at 5- 8°C
Diet: Water (at all times). Carbohydrates like honey water/ sugar water or other. Protein like fresh-killed insects or other.
Colony form: Polygyne (Multiple queens per colony) Average 10,000 workers per colony.
Founding Queen: Semi-claustral (with feeding)
Nest type: Acrylic, 3D Printed, Y tong, Natural setup. (High Humidity Lovers)
Sizes: Queen- 5- 7.5mm/ Worker- 4- 6mm
Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: Yes, can sting and people compare it to a stinging nettle sensation. I have been stung by rubra countless times and it isn't something to worry about. It does not hurt and the majority of the time you won't notice.
Description: Myrmica rubra is an extremely aggressive species, often attacking anything that disturbs them or the nest. They're often found nesting near riverbanks due to the higher humidities. That's why id recommend keeping them in a nest that can offer high humidities to match their needs. Workers are very food greedy and will have a go at anything they can.
Check out The Colonialist's in-depth care guide on this species: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bMFID6r6Io
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Myrmica rubra
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