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Myrmecia nigrocincta

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Description

The Myrmecia nigrocincta ant is a monogynous species with colonies consisting of several hundred workers. They have a medium development rate and are categorized by their size, with queens measuring 18-22 mm and workers measuring 15-21 mm. These ants have a dark red color with a black belly and distinctive sickle-shaped jaws. Their diet consists of food insects, fruit, and syrup. They thrive in arenas with a humidity level of 30-50%.

Additional information

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Description

Myrmecia nigrocinct

Colony Structure

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 2500 workers

Development Speed: slow


Size

  • Queen: 18-22 mm
  • Workers: 15-21 mm

Their bodies are adorned with stunning dark red coloration, complemented by a black belly. One of their defining features is their strong, sickle-shaped jaws that help them in capturing and subduing their prey.


Nutrition

  • Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
  • Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Jelly
  • Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
  • Honey

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


Humidity and Temperature

  • Humidity: Arena: 30-60%, Nest: 50-70%
  • Temperature: Arena: 21-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Recommended Nests for Breeding

Creating a suitable environment for breeding the Myrmecia nigrocincta ants is crucial for their health and well-being. The recommended nest materials for these ants include gypsum and aerated concrete. These materials provide favorable conditions for the ants to establish their colonies and thrive.


Behavior and Characteristics

As an ant species, Myrmecia nigrocincta displays several unique characteristics. Notably, they possess a sting, making them formidable foes when threatened. These ants also boast excellent eyesight, allowing them to navigate their surroundings with remarkable precision. Another astonishing ability they possess is the power to jump, which aids them in chasing down prey or escaping potential dangers.

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