Messor minor
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Messor minor exhibits a relatively small polymorphism (lack of soldiers, but minors are larger than in Messor structor) and stunning coloration. They have black abdomens and red bodies. Apart from their appearance, it is challenging to provide more specific information about them beyond what is generally known about the Messor genus. The colony size is likely up to around 50,000 workers, and they establish monogynous colonies in a monastic manner. They are active throughout the day, but particularly at night.
- Species: Messor minor
- Difficulty: low
- Soldiers: none
- Size: queen 9-12mm (0.35-0.47 in), worker 3-6mm (0.12-0.24 in)
- Coloration: black abdomen, the rest of the body red, one of the most beautiful Messor species on the market
- Distribution: southern Europe, northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula
- Nutrition: seeds, feeder insects
- Hibernation: according to some sources - none, according to others - light - 10-15 °C (50-59 °F)
- Temperature: around 26 °C (79 °F)
- Recommended formicarium: any
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