Messor clivorum
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Description
Messor clivorum is a species of medium-sized ants that are very easy to keep. They are closely related to Messor structor.
Like most ants in this genus, they exhibit clear caste differentiation, with the smallest workers measuring about 4 mm (0.16 inches) and the largest ones being twice as long.
Messor ants feed on seeds instead of honey, which is both an interesting and rare phenomenon among ants, and a significant advantage in terms of husbandry. Major workers crush seeds with their large mandibles.
- Species: Messor clivorum
- Difficulty: very low
- Soldiers: yes
- Size: queen 11-12 mm (0.43-0.47 inches), worker 4-8 mm (0.16-0.31 inches)
- Coloration: black
- Distribution: Russia
- Diet: seeds and feeder insects; larger colonies may consume fruits as well
- Hibernation: yes, at 10-15°C (50-59°F)
- Temperature: 23-26°C (73-79°F)
- Recommended formicarium: acrylic, concrete, soil, 3D printed
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