Myrmica rubra
Hormiga roja europea
Myrmica rubra
European Red Ant
Small red ant with a functional sting. Multi-queen (polygyne), allowing rapid growth. Very aggressive for its size. Interesting for observing the dynamics of colonies with multiple queens.
18–25 °C
60–80%
1,000–10,000
October – March
⚡ Fast
Every 4 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
High protein demand to keep multiple queens laying eggs.
August – September
Warm, humid afternoons (18–25°C), usually after rain. Evening-nocturnal flight.
Among the last nuptial flights of the year in Europe. Queens are small and reddish. Common in wet meadows and forest edges.
CAUTION: has a sting and bites. Use gloves when handling. Multi-queen colony.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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