Messor instabilis
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Description
Messor instabilis is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes up to 5000 workers. They have a slow development speed. The queen is 10-13mm in size, workers are 3-7mm, and majors are 7-11mm. They have a dark color with a dark brown-red chest. Their diet consists of food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as seeds. They require humidity levels of 30-50% in the arena and 50-70% in the nest.
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Messor instabilis Ants
Colony Type
Colony type: Monogyny
Colony size: over 5 000 workers
Development rate: medium
Size
- Queen: 10-13 mm
- Workers: 3-7 mm
- Majors: 7-11 mm
These ants have a dark coloration, with a distinct dark brown-red chest that adds to their aesthetic appeal.
Nutrition
- Food insects such as cockroaches and crickets
- Fruits and vegetables
- Jelly
- Cooked chicken without salt or shrimp
- Seeds/Grain
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena 30-50%. Nest 50-70%
- Temperature: Arena, 18-30 °C, Nest of 22-26 °C
Recommended Nests for Breeding
Providing your Messor instabilis ants with a suitable nesting environment is vital for their overall well-being and natural behavior. Various materials can be used to create their nests, such as acrylic, cork, plaster, and aerated concrete. These materials offer a comfortable and secure environment for the ants to establish their nest and carry out their daily activities.
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