The Novomessor cockerelli is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 5000 workers. They have a medium development speed and are characterized by queens measuring 12-14 mm and workers measuring 7-10 mm. These ants are red with a black abdomen and feed on forage insects, fruits, and seeds. They prefer a humidity level of 60-80% in the arena and 50-70% in the nest.