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Messor wasmanni

Scientific name: Messor wasmanni
Distribution area: Southern Europe
Difficulty level: 2/5
Queen size: 12-14mm
Worker size : 4-10mm
Soldier size: /
Hibernation: early November-February at 15 degrees
Growth rate: 2/5
Temperature: 21-26 degrees
Optimal temperature : 24-26 degrees
Recommended nest type : ytong/acrylic/3d
Diet: mainly seeds, insects, sugar liquids

Messor wasmanni is a species in the subfamily Myrmicinae. They are known to accept various types of seeds and grind them into a paste which they then feed to the larvae and the queen. They are fairly easy-going and have few demands on their conditions, making them an ideal species for patient ant keepers.

Difficulty

2 / 5

Growth rate

2 / 5

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Buy Messor wasmanni

You can buy the messor wasmanni just because of the name of this ant species. Buying the Messor Wasmanni is a more than good idea, especially for the patient ant keeper. In any case, you could hardly wish for an easier species of ants.

Buy Messor wasmanni: you purchase a slightly smaller ant

With the messor wasmanni you buy an ant that is mainly found in Southern Europe. The length of the Queen is somewhat smaller than if you decide to buy the messor capitatus. The length of the queen is somewhere between 12 and 14 millimeters. The workers are also on the small side. They reach a length of no more than 10 millimeters. However, they are usually somewhat smaller.

This ant species hardly differs from other ant species in terms of nutrition

When buying the messor wasmanni, keep in mind that they hibernate between November and February, ideally at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. The messor wasmanni does well when the temperature is between 21 and 26 degrees. If you want to make the ants completely happy, ensure a temperature between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius. If you decide to buy the messor wasmanni, you can choose different nest types in the form of the ytong, acrylic or 3D. The ant species hardly differs from other ant species in terms of nutrition, because you do the ant a great favor with seeds, insects, sugar and liquids.

They easily process different seeds into a paste

This ant is also a subfamily of the Myrmicinae. They can accept various seeds that they then easily process into a paste. They then give this paste to the larvae and certainly also to the most important ant of the group, the queen. If you decide to buy the messor wasmanni, you are purchasing a very convenient ant. The ant is flexible and adapts very easily to the circumstances. They have few requirements and are a delight for ant keepers with a healthy dose of patience.

The ants adapt quickly and easily

So you can easily keep the smaller ant. They certainly don't ask for difficult things and adapt quickly. You will really enjoy this ant. That much is certain. No ant owner has ever regretted buying the Messor Wasmanni.

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Rob
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Something went wrong with the order, but they handled it very quickly and very neatly.
A really great store.
Jan
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Ordered something three times in the past month and a half. Good and quick answers to questions via chat and the Camponotus Nicobarensis colony was well packaged and arrived healthy (with workers and brood).
Zane
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I recently ordered ants (Camponotus Cruentatus species)
They arrived very healthy and are already living in their formicarium with the outside world they love the food I put in them.
I use the beetlejelly cups, which is what my ants like best.
A jelly cup is large and can last a very long time.
If they need a little bit of protein, I use a bowl of mealworms that were also ordered from here.
I am very satisfied and recommend this store to everyone.
Greetings from Belgium from Daan
Niek
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Visited the showroom last week, nice to see.
Bought a polyrhachis dives colony and accessories, everything was well organised.
Bodhi Dubbelman
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In my opinion the best ant dealer in the Netherlands. Ordered 3 colonies and all in top condition. Communication is also great.
Maykel Schollen
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I received my Polyrhachis colony a few weeks ago, it was not my first purchase here, but as always neatly packaged and shipped quickly. The ants look great and healthy, they have also been building a lot, I am very happy with them.
Thomas Overman
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Placed a few orders, everything fine! Last time something went wrong, I immediately received a response and a solution + extra. Top service.
Boaite
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I have pheidole pallidula and Camponotus nicobaresis all arrived in good condition, I bought pheidole 100+ workers so there was immediately a small outside world with many brothers at the end of the holiday so already 200 and the nicobaresis is also doing well Top

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Mohammed
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very good quality, the queen arrived alive and healthy.

There was plenty of seed and there were many larvae and brood. The colony had 13 workers at the time of delivery. A really fun species to keep and it is definitely worth stealing this and observing the ants. Definitely worth the small amount. Tip: look very carefully and keep them in one place as much as possible, they are very sensitive
Evan
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Ordered fruit flies yesterday and they arrived today by letter. Very good quality and service! I'll be ordering some more food soon :)
Pim Bouwens
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Very fast and neat delivery of the products. Everything was neatly packaged and was kept informed by email. I am very satisfied, you have a regular customer!!!
Ernst Bruinsma
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Received the ordered ants today. These were very well packaged, all delivered in good condition. Thanks for this. This webshop is highly recommended. Good/fast and professional.
Dano
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Ordered a colony a few days ago, it was well packed and delivered quickly. There were slightly fewer ants than ordered, as Perry himself had indicated. I believe that's why he gave extra Beatlejelly. Really top service, definitely recommended!
Carl Boeckx
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Today I received my colony of Aphaenogaster gibbosa after some delay at Post.nl.

But after a phone call with Quality ants, I was reassured that the animals would arrive safely. This is top business.
Nick
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Camponotus fedschenkoi ordered.

This was clearly packed with great care and arrived in good condition. Ordered a Messor barbarus queen here last year and a year later they are also doing great. Large range for a great price. In short, highly recommended
Johan Roos
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Ordered some more things from Perry, the order arrived very quickly and looked very good again!!
Highly recommended for everyone, they deliver fast and top quality items!!!
Thanks again Perry!!!
Mart
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Well and professionally packaged and shipped quickly.
KierownikenDushi
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We order here regularly, never had any complaints and received perfect service. Thank you!!
Koen Hommels
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super good customer service, products received on time and in good condition
Joshua Krale
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Bought a bunch of ants, all arrived in good condition, safely packaged. So a shipment is delivered within one day and something is done with it immediately!
cas
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This is a good website, a lot of offers for a good price. I have now ordered the Messor Capitatus and was immediately told that it will be shipped.
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