{"title":"Harvester ant (Messor barbarus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarvester Ant Colony (Messor barbarus) You've come to the right place if you want to start with the ant keeping hobby — the harvester ant (Messor barbarus) is the perfect species to begin with! This active and intelligent ant provides endless viewing pleasure in your ant farm and is the most popular species within the ant farm hobby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvester ants are known for their special way of gathering food. They collect grass and seeds from their surroundings, chew them finely, and mix them with moisture. This creates \"ant bread,\" an important food source for the entire colony. This unique behavior makes them incredibly interesting to observe, day after day. In the ant farm, there is always activity: workers collecting seeds, processing food, and collaborating in a well-organized nest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intelligence and behavior of this species make Messor barbarus a true favorite among ant enthusiasts. Harvester ant colonies also grow relatively quickly and eventually become larger than many other common species, meaning there is always more to see in the nest. Do you want to get off to a good start immediately? Then you can also choose this species in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mierenboerderij-sets-1\" title=\"Complete sets with harvester ants Messor barbarus, including colony, queen, food, nest, and arena\"\u003ecomplete set via our set page\u003c\/a\u003e — ideal for a flying start to your ant hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-10-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 10+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 10+\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. In this way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a type of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 at least 10 workers, and the workers have thus been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition set above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The set consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. You will find this ant colony at a special combined price with various Ant Farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPackaging and shipping\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton ball at the back providing water to keep the nest tube partly moist. The colony can stay in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for that long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe harvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that will emerge\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter, around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain food: various seeds (grass seeds, birdseed,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds, etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Southern) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster, or Sand including the use of an Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks, and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With some patience, you can grow and observe them well\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin an Ant Farm. They are particularly interesting because of their diet (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds, and therefore they quickly use\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tmore nest space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Mediors and Majors also occur in larger colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfrom the Netherlands. In Ant Farms, they grow into colonies of hundreds\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tor a few thousand ants. If you want it larger, you can always connect\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tadditional enclosures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favorite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217105133903,"sku":"OMB10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026027245_773f67f6-7496-4ac3-b5b9-67e299c4fc69.jpg?v=1773846280"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-20-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 20+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 20+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. This way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a kind of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 approximately 20 workers or more, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition set above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The set consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. You will find this ant colony at a special combined price with various ant farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug behind it providing water to keep the nest tube partly moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe harvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep it a little cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter, around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain diet: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(South) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Outworld use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them in gardens, parks, and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With a little patience, you can raise and observe them well\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin an Ant Farm. They are particularly interesting because of their diet (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds and therefore quickly use more nest space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Larger colonies also include Mediors and Majors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies generally develop faster than most species from the Netherlands. In the Ant Farms, they grow\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tIf you want it larger, you can always connect additional habitats.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favorite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217122206031,"sku":"OMB20","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026027254_9d1b0ae6-924f-428b-850e-4c8d210947de.jpg?v=1773846290"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-300-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 300+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 300+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. This way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a type of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 350 or more workers, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe food set above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The set consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With several ant farms, you will find this ant colony in a special combined price offer.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug at the back for water supply to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe harvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that join it\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain food: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster or Sand including use of an Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eComments:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With a little patience, you can raise and observe them well in an ant\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfarm. They are particularly interesting because of their diet (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds and therefore quickly use\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tmore nest space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Mediors and Majors also occur in larger colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspecies from the Netherlands. In ant farms, they grow\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tIf you want it larger, you can of course always connect additional habitats.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favourite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218451112271,"sku":"OMB300","price":97.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026027029_193da9e1-2faf-4898-ac4b-5eb8d35bc756.jpg?v=1773832477"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-200-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 200+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 200+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. This is because they collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. This way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a kind of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 200 or more workers, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition kit above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. You can find this ant colony at a special combined price with various ant farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug behind which provides water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDe oogstmier (The harvester ant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep it slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain food: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(South) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt farm advice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster or Sand including Outworld area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With a little patience, you can raise them well in an Ant\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfarm and observe them. They are particularly interesting because of their diet (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds and therefore they quickly use more nesting space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- In larger colonies, Mediors and Majors also occur.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most species from the Netherlands. In ant farms, they grow\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tIf you want it larger, you can always connect additional enclosures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favorite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218604892495,"sku":"OMB200","price":87.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026026987_847779b7-8a25-40b4-8717-6660b5505574.jpg?v=1773834875"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-1000-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 1000+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 1000+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. This way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a kind of ant bread, which serves as food. Our ant colonies consist of a queen together 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 1000 workers or more, and these workers have been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition kit above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. You will find this ant colony in a special combined price offer with various ant farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool stopper at the back providing water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe harvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that will appear\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain nutrition: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Southern) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Advice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster, or Sand including the use of an Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks, and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With a little patience, you can cultivate and observe them well\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin an ant farm. They are particularly interesting due to their nutrition (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds and therefore often use\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tmore nesting space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Mediors and Majors also occur in larger colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfrom the Netherlands. In ant farms, they grow\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tIf you want larger, you can, of course, always connect additional enclosures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favorite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218987065679,"sku":"OMB1000","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2062292853_1d600735-653b-40bd-850c-bbf2d89f8a12.jpg?v=1773838777"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-100-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 100+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 100+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also called the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. In this way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a kind of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 or more workers, and these workers have been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition set above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The set consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena. You can find this ant colony in a special combination price offer with various ant farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool stopper behind which provides water to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for that long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHarvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep it slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain food: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species likes it drier than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(South) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Advice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster or Sand including use of Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eComments:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With some patience, you can grow and observe them well in an Ant\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfarm. They are particularly interesting because of their diet (the seeds). They need\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tspace to store the seeds and therefore they quickly use more nest space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Mediors and Majors also appear in larger colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protecting (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most species from the Netherlands. In ant farms,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthey grow into colonies of hundreds or a few thousand ants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tIf you want it bigger, you can always connect extra enclosures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor barbarus is our favorite ant species ;-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57219053617487,"sku":"OMB100","price":67.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2079390828_86c4296a-4758-4427-874b-216501663a36.jpg?v=1773839422"},{"product_id":"messor-barbarus-kolonie-koningin-en-50-werksters","title":"Messor barbarus colony, queen and 50+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMessor barbarus harvester ant colony 50+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messor barbarus ant is also known as the harvester ant. They collect (grass) seeds. They chew these seeds finely and mix them with moisture. In this way, they 'harvest' the seeds into a kind of ant bread, which serves as food. 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 50 workers or more, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeding kit above, including seeds, is a complete diet for this species. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena. You can find this ant colony in a special combination price offer with various ant farms.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug behind which provides the water supply to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 300px; width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe harvester ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1. Beginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e14-18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3-14 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that join it\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn, 1 queen per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\ta little cooler in winter, around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even at room temperature in winter,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMain food: various seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdandelion seeds etc...)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eEasy. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Southern) Europe and (North) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Advice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster or Sand including use of Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e- Messor barbarus is a common ant species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin Southern Europe. You can find them there in gardens, parks and\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tforest areas. With a little patience, you can raise and observe\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthem well in an Ant Farm. They are particularly interesting\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdue to their diet (the seeds). They need space to store the seeds\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tand therefore quickly use more nest space than other ant species.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Mediors and Majors are also found in larger colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tLarger ants that have the task of protection (soldiers).\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t- Messor colonies develop on average faster than most species\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tfrom the Netherlands. In Ant Farms, they grow into colonies of\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\thundreds or a few thousand ants. 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