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Messor capitatus

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Description

The Messor capitatus ant colony consists of approximately 5,000 ants and has a monogynous colony type. The ants have a medium development rate and come in various sizes, with the queen measuring 13-16mm, workers measuring 5-10mm, and majors measuring 12-16mm. They are black in color and feed on food insects, fruits, vegetables, and seeds. The ants thrive in a humidity level of 30-50% in the arena and 40-60% in the nest.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Messor capitatus

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 5000 workers

Development Speed: medium


Size

  • Queen: 13-16 mm
  • Workers: 5-10 mm
  • Majors: 12-16 mm

Nutrition

  • Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Jelly
  • Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps

Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!


Humidity and Temperature

  • Humidity: Arena: 40-60%, Nest: 50-70%
  • Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Recommended Nests for Breeding

  • Acrylic Nests
  • Cork Nests
  • Digfix
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