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Myrmica rubra 2 queens and 100+ workers
€ 70,00
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 100+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red sting ant. A well-known ant native to our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains 100+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, or queens, can occur in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than regular workers.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will return with higher temperatures in spring!
Please note, special warranty terms apply
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, its lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care provided. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and gypsum ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. For Myrmica, this outworld is extremely important. They must continuously be able to obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug at the back to keep the water supply partly moist in the nest tube. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red sting ant |
| Difficulty level | 3. Difficult |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: |
No, but a clear winter rest with little or no brood. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Recommendation: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) and Gypsum including use of Outworld area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does in case of danger (e.g., crushing or intrusion into the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to stinging nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Myrmica rubra 2 queens and 100+ workers
€ 70,00
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Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 100+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red sting ant. A well-known ant native to our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains 100+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, or queens, can occur in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than regular workers.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will return with higher temperatures in spring!
Please note, special warranty terms apply
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, its lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care provided. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and gypsum ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. For Myrmica, this outworld is extremely important. They must continuously be able to obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug at the back to keep the water supply partly moist in the nest tube. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red sting ant |
| Difficulty level | 3. Difficult |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: |
No, but a clear winter rest with little or no brood. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Recommendation: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) and Gypsum including use of Outworld area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does in case of danger (e.g., crushing or intrusion into the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to stinging nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
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Antskingdom.com
📍 Laan van de ram 64B
7324 BV Apeldoorn
💬 WA +31 85 888 9797
✉️ E: info@antskingdom.com
Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01