Messor hebraeus is a species of ant with a monogynous colony type and a colony size of up to 5000 workers. The development rate is medium. The queen measures 11-14mm, workers 4-7mm, and majors 9-12mm. The ants have a black abdomen, body, and head stained orange. They consume food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as plant seeds. The recommended humidity for their arena is between 30-50%.