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Formistudio

Myrmica rubra ||Live queen|| [European Fire Ant]

Myrmica rubra ||Live queen|| [European Fire Ant]

$20.00 USD
$20.00 USD
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A relatively easy specie to raise alongside its majestic varying spectrum of dark and bright colours. 

Most colonies are caught straight from the wild as they are invasive and we try our best to eradicate them from our local environment. 

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

Queens 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 growing season. 

Food

Myrmica rubra will eat anything they get their hands on. From insects (beetle larvae, fruit flies, or roaches) to meat (ham, turkey bacon, or chicken) and carbohydrates like Honey, sugar water, or nectar. 

Temperature and Humidity:

The temperature should be kept from 18-29C and humidity between 60-90%, high humidity as the genus Myrmica loves moisture. 

Ant nest

Myrmica rubra will do great in any of our setups. When choosing the size of the nest, the colony should take up at least 40%+ of the nest capacity to ensure the colony doesn't feel vulnerable and stressed. 

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Shipping Policy

For a more in depth explanation please visit our shipping policy page.

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PRODUCTS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (IF AN ORDER IS MADE FROM ANY COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA YOU WILL BE REFUNDED 90% OF YOUR ORDER.)

The following includes some of the most asked questions.

  • When might my package arrive after ordering?

We usually ship from Monday to Wednesday and after it is shipped, depending on what shipping option you took, it should be in transit for that estimated time. If the package becomes lost in shipping or shipping takes longer than usual please contact us at formistudio.shop@gmail.com

  • What makes an order eligible for a refund/reshipment?

Please see our shipping policy.

  • Are shipments possible during cold winter days or hot summer days?

Sometimes weather conditions can be quite harsh. If the weather is too cold or too hot we will delay your order to the next suitable day.

  • Do you do curbside pickup?

Yes, we will notify you when your order is ready and we can schedule a time.

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