Myrmica rubra ||Live Queen|| [Northern Fire Ant]

Myrmica rubra (Northern Fire Ant) queens for sale!

Myrmica rubra also called the "northern fire ant" or "European fire ant" originated from Europe and made their way to Canada. Fortunately, at Formistudio we remove them from the environment and make them available for ant keepers. In the end, it's a win-win!

NOTE: IF UNABLE TO MAINTAIN, DO NOT RELEASE. TO GET RID OF THEM PUT THEM IN BOILING WATER AND FREEZE THEM FOR 24 HOURS.

Queen Ant size: 5-6 mm

Worker size: 3-4 mm

Major size: False

Multiqueen: True, polygynous 

Nuptial flight timeframe: Mass flights tend to occur between August-September 

Hibernation: True, November-March at 1-10°C

Care Guide:

Despite their hardy nature, it is still important to provide proper care for an optimal growth season. 

Food

Myrmica rubra are opportunistic feeders, they will eat many insects such as beetle larvae, fruit flies, and roaches; additionally, these ants will happily take processed foods such as ham and chicken. Carbohydrates are just as important as protein to sustain the colony. Sugar water, nectar, or our FormiCarb+ will do the job.

Temperature and Humidity:

The temperature should be kept around 28-29C for optimal growth. Humidity should be maintained at around 50-70%; relatively high humidity which is optimal for the genus Myrmica.

Ant Nest

These ants will do well in any of our nests that contain plaster such as the "Formicastellum".