Myrmica rubra

Myrmica rubra is an aggressive red-brown ant species which is distributed throughout Europe. This species favor medium sunny habitates in moist meadows. It is a polygyne species.

• Taxonomy: Myrmicinae
• Size: Workers: 3,5 - 5 mm, Queen: 6 - 7 mm
• Color: red-brown
• Distribution: Europe
• Nutrition: Honey- or sugar water and insects
• Hibernation: Yes
• Temperature: 20 - 25 °C
• Nest building: Soil nests, builds small soil based loose mounds between grass stems, under or in rotten wood, under stones and in moss
• Planting: Grass (optional)
• Class: easy
• Specifics: Workers can sting

Especially suitable for beginners.

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