Myrmelachista hoffmanni is a species of ant characterized by its monogyny colony type and the ability to have several hundred workers. They have a fast development speed and range in size from 6.5-7.5 mm for queens and 3.5-6 mm for workers. Their coloration is black and brown and they have a varied diet of food insects, fruits, and syrup. The ants thrive in a humidity range of 30-50% in the arena and 50-70% in the nest.