Messor minor hesperius (bicolor)

Messor Minor Hesperius Breeding Sheet

Messor minor hesperius is a species of Messor ant from the Canary Islands. They are quite similar to Messor barbarus in terms of maintenance; however, in this species, all workers have a beautiful red color. It’s noteworthy that their diapause can occur at room temperature.

General Information:

– Difficulty Level: Easy
– Geographic Distribution: Canary Islands
– Origin: Canary Islands
– Queen Size: 12mm
– Worker Size: 4 to 11mm
– Polygyne: No
– Mature Colony Size: Approximately 10,000 workers

Maintenance Information:

– Humidity: 40-70%
– Temperature: 20-28°C (Ideal at 26°C)
– Diapause: No, leaving them at room temperature in winter is sufficient.
– Ant Farms: Any ant farm with a humid zone suitable for the colony size will be suitable.
– Food: Seeds, insects

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