Latin Name: Manica Rubida
Fire Ant
Temperature: Arena, 18-28°C
Nest, 21-24°C Humidity 50-70%
Hibernation: Yes, October to March, 5-8°C
Diet: Sugar-water, Insect protein, Honey-water, Flies, Crickets, Cockroaches
Queen, 11-13mm, Dark Red
Workers, 7-9mm, Brown-Orange
Nest : Ytong / Acrylic / Glass / Soil / Plaster
Distribution: Europe, Asia, North America
Polygyne (Multiple Queens per colony)
This species is a fast growing active species that is larger version of the common species myrmica rubra. It is an agressive species that likes to hunt. This species has a powerful sting and bite, and is not recommended for beginners. An amazing species if your looking to move on from the beginner ants.
Manica Rubida Queen (+ brood) With Free Starter Kit
What you get with your starter pack?
1 Fertile queen with or without workers
1pipette
1tweezers
1 tube of honey
1 spare test tube
A caresheet on selected species, kindly written by me.
All packed with ecofreindly biodegradable bubble wrap in a strong box. With 1st class shipping.