Messor structor
Hormiga cosechadora del este
Messor structor
Eastern Harvester Ant
Harvester species similar to M. barbarus but more widespread in eastern Europe and central Asia. Soldiers with enormous heads for crushing seeds. Robust colony, easy to maintain on a seed-based diet.
22–30 °C
40–60%
5,000–50,000
November – February
→ Medium
Every 4 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Seeds
Seeds are essential. There must always be seeds available in the formicarium.
April – June
Hot, dry days (>22°C). Diurnal flight in the morning.
Queens are large and robust. Can be found after the flight searching for a founding site.
This species produces soldiers (majors) with differentiated morphology.
Pupae are naked like M. barbarus. Very industrious. Creates impressive seed stores.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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