Messor cephalotes

Largest Messor species in the world with huge majors - it is highly polymorphic. The young animals of these ants have a bright red color. This species does not require hibernation and can be kept warm.

• Taxonomy: Subfamily Myrmicinae, Tribe Pheidolini
• Color: copper red
• Distribution: Central and East Africa
• Characteristics:  polymorph, monogyne
• Nest building: Large soil nests
• Nutrition: Mostly seeds from different rampant plants (also grass), but insects and honeywater too
• Temperature: 24- 28°C
• Hibernation: No
• Air humidity: dry
• Planting: nothing specific

All of our Messor will be shipped with a small container of hand-picked plant seeds that are most popular for the Messor.

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