Red Ant (Myrmica rubra)
The Myrmica rubra is an active and distinctive ant species known for its fierce behaviour and strong colony development. This species is sometimes also called "fire ant" because of its feisty defence and lively activity in the nest.
Myrmica rubra is a true "display species": workers are constantly busy caring for the brood, expanding tunnels, and protecting the colony. This means there is always movement in the ant farm. This species is particularly well-suited for a sand ant farm, where their natural digging behaviour and tunnels become clearly visible.
Additionally, Myrmica rubra is polygynous, meaning a colony can contain multiple queens, which often leads to rapid and stable growth. Our colonies are supplied with a good number of workers already, so you can immediately start with this lively and interesting ant species.
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 1 gyne 30+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also called the common red sting ant. A well-known native ant! 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 30+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in one nest (not necessarily). This colony has 1 gyne, which is only slightly larger than regular workers.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal cycle, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return in spring with higher temperatures!
Please note, different warranty conditions
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more challenging than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee the live arrival of the queen and ants, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. 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 plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena. For Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to continuously 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 cotton behind it providing water to keep the nest tube partially moist. 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 packed 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. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) and Plaster including use of Arena 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 well moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does when in danger (e.g., being crushed or an intrusion into the nest. The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 150+
Species
The Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red stinging ant. A well-known ant from 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 150+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in one 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 division, so it can happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood in the autumn and winter period. This will return at higher temperatures in the spring!
Please note, deviating warranty provision
Myrmica rubra is a nice species to keep, but clearly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee the live arrival of the queen and ants, but we cannot go further than that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan clearly depends on the way of housing and care. 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 plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must always 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 behind it to keep the nest tube partly moist. 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 stinging ant |
| Difficulty class | 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. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant farm advice: | Sand (preferred) and Plaster including use of Arena 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 part of the nest really well moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red stinging ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does in case of danger (e.g. entrapment 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 no problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant colony Myrmica rubra 2 gynes 90+
Species
The Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red stinging ant. A well-known native ant! 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 more than 90 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 distinct seasonal cycle, so it is possible that a colony may have little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return at higher temperatures in spring!
Please note, different warranty terms
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more challenging than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go further than that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. 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. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and remove waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to obtain fresh/moist food here continuously.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is housed in one or more test tubes with a cotton ball behind it providing water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot remain in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the queen's life upon arrival. The ant colonies are securely packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red stinging ant |
| Difficulty class | 2. Medium |
| 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 winter rest. Our advice: keep it slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (West)Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Gypsum including use of Arena 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 stinging ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. It only does this when in danger (for example, entrapment or intrusion into the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 30+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the European red fire ant. A well-known native ant! 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 more than 30 workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in a nest (but not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than a regular worker.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal cycle, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return at higher temperatures in the spring!
Please note, differing warranty provisions
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 out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, their lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have any 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 plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also advise using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh/moist food there.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in one or more test tubes with a cotton ball behind it to keep the water supply in the nest tube partially moist. 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 packed and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red stinging ant |
| Difficulty level | 2. Medium |
| 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 winter rest. Our advice: keep them a little cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February. Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (West)Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Plaster including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can 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 stinging ant has a sting and can therefore sting. It only does this when in danger (for example, being trapped or intrusion in the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
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📍 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