Myrmica scabrinodis

Hormiga Myrmica de los prados

Myrmica scabrinodis

Rough Knot Ant

principiante

Reddish ant very common in wet European meadows. Similar to M. rubra but smaller and somewhat less aggressive. Medium-sized, easy-to-keep colony. Very interesting as the host of the large blue butterfly (Maculinea arion).

Temperature

20–26 °C

Humidity

60–80%

Colony size

100–1,000

Hibernation

October – March

Growth

→ Medium

Frequency

Every 5 days

Recommended feeding

Carbohydrates

Very diluted sugar waterDiluted honey (small amounts)

Proteins

Small insectsFruit fliesSoft prey

Small quantities. Prefer soft prey. High nest humidity required.

NEVER give

Very large preyCitrusSaltPure honey

Nuptial flight

July – August

Warm, humid afternoons. Short-range flight.

Alates are similar in size to queens. Flight is unspectacular but localized.

Important for biodiversity (host of rare butterflies). Sting is perceptible. Requires a humid terrarium.

Queen activity by month

Estimated queen fertility (%)

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