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Myrmica rubra

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• Humidity requirements: 50-75%

• Temperature requirements: 15–23°C

• Hibernation: October-March at 15°C

• Suggested housin: Acrylic, Ytong, Soil, Very adaptable

• Nutrition: Sugars from honey or sugar water. Protein from insect sources such as fruit flies

• Colony size: 1-10,000+ (colonies grow extremely fast in correct conditions)• Queen size: 5–6 mm

• Worker size: 4-5 millimeters

• Monogyne/polygyne: Polygyne (Can be multiple Queens per colony)Warning: Carry a mild sting so handle with care.

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