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Messor wasmanni

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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 Myrmicinae subfamily. They are known for accepting various types of seeds and grinding them into a paste, which they then feed to the larvae and the queen. They are relatively easygoing and undemanding, making them an ideal species for patient ant keepers.

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Buying the Messor Wasmanni ant is a compelling decision just for its name alone. Especially for the patient ant keeper, buying the Messor Wasmanni ant is a more than good idea. You could hardly wish for an easier ant species.

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Buy Messor wasmanni: you purchase a slightly smaller ant

With the Messor wasmanni ant, you're buying an ant found primarily in Southern Europe. The queen is somewhat smaller than if you decide to buy the Messor capitatus, reaching a length of between 12 and 14 millimeters. The worker ant is also on the smaller side, reaching a maximum length of 10 millimeters. However, they are generally somewhat smaller.

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

When buying a Messor Wasmanni, keep in mind that they hibernate between November and February, ideally at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. The Messor Wasmanni thrives in temperatures between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius. For optimal conditions, ensure a temperature between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius. If you decide to buy a Messor Wasmanni, you can choose from various nest types, such as ytong, acrylic, or 3D. This ant species doesn't differ much from other ant species when it comes to food; you'll be happy to feed them seeds, insects, sugar, and liquids.

They easily process different seeds into a paste

This ant also belongs to the Myrmicinae subfamily. They can accept various seeds, which they then easily process into a pulp. They then feed this pulp 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'll be acquiring a very easy-to-care-for ant. It's flexible and adapts easily to its surroundings. They have few requirements and are a delight for antkeepers with a healthy dose of patience.

The ants adapt quickly and easily

So, you can easily keep the smaller ant. They certainly don't require any complicated things and adapt quickly. You'll definitely get a lot of enjoyment out of this ant. No ant keeper has ever regretted buying the Messor Wasmanni.

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