Common Red Ant - Intermediate Species
 
Myrmica Rubra are an invasive species of ant which lay claim to many continents. Typically loving moist and damp locales they dominate their environment with aggression and mass strength.
 
Being fast growing and in such high numbers Myrmica typically do not fully awake from hibernation until April of each year, they are quick to grow, move and gather the food they need in a shorter year than most species. Their method of communication with other nests helps them do this.
 
Being polycalic they can be at peace working with other nests making one large "Super-Nest" A Queen may only produce and average of 1,000 workers but being polygynous a nest can quickly create a huge army where up to 15 or more queens are present.
 
Using their overwhelming power, speed and venom Myrmica can quickly subdue prey several times their size and feed their ever hungry brood. As Such they need lots of humidity and proteins!
 
This species stings, in comparison it is around the potency of a stinging nettle. However each ant can sting multiple times in quick succession so caution in handling is advised.
 
Queen & colony
Age - Up to 10 to 15 years (estimated)
Polygyne - Multiple queens per nest
Semi Claustral - Food required in founding
in excess of 1000 workers per queen
Temperature & Humidity
Nest 21 to 24 Degrees | Outworld 20 to 28 Degrees
Nest 60% to75% | Outworld 30% to 60%
Diapause / Hibernation
Yes - October through March at 6 to 10 degrees
Polymorphic
No
Sting
Yes
Diet
Sugars, Protein (insects)
Always ensure a constant fresh water supply is provided
Size
Queen - 5mm to 6mm
Worker - 4.5mm to 5.5mm
Nest Type
Natural, Wood, Ytong, Earth, Glass
Development
Egg to Adult Worker - 8 to 12 weeks