Description
Queen of Messor capitatus
Looking to purchase a Messor capitatus queen with brood to start your own colony from scratch? This option includes a fertilized Messor capitatus queen with eggs, developing larvae, and pupae, ready to produce the first workers in just a few weeks.
This is a hardy Mediterranean species, with an active behavior and very similar to Messor barbarus , perfect for both beginners and intermediate breeders who wish to observe the complete foundation cycle.
What's included?
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1 queen of Messor capitatus fertilized and active
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Breeding in different stages: eggs, larvae and pupae
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Test tube with water, cotton and optimal conditions for its development
Characteristics of Messor capitatus
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Harvester species: feeds mainly on seeds
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Calm and stable behavior in captivity
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Very similar to Messor barbarus , but darker and somewhat smaller
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Cloister foundation: does not require feeding until the first workers are born
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Queen lifespan: up to 15–20 years
Care recommendations
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Keep in a dark, vibration-free place between 22–28 °C
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Do not feed until the first workers are born.
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Check the humidity level of the tube every 1–2 weeks
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Avoid unnecessary tube changes while the queen has brood
Secure shipping
The queen is shipped in a prepared test tube, with a hydration and thermal protection system. Packaging adapted to the climate conditions ensures its arrival in perfect condition.
Buy your Messor capitatus queen with brood now and begin the fascinating process of colony growth from its earliest stages. Watch the first workers emerge and follow their development step by step.
Need a small ant farm or starter kit? Check out our recommended products compatible with this species.
Queen of Messor capitatus
Looking to purchase a Messor capitatus queen with brood to start your own colony from scratch? This option includes a fertilized Messor capitatus queen with eggs, developing larvae, and pupae, ready to produce the first workers in just a few weeks.
This is a hardy Mediterranean species, with an active behavior and very similar to Messor barbarus , perfect for both beginners and intermediate breeders who wish to observe the complete foundation cycle.
What's included?
-
1 queen of Messor capitatus fertilized and active
-
Breeding in different stages: eggs, larvae and pupae
-
Test tube with water, cotton and optimal conditions for its development
Characteristics of Messor capitatus
-
Harvester species: feeds mainly on seeds
-
Calm and stable behavior in captivity
-
Very similar to Messor barbarus , but darker and somewhat smaller
-
Cloister foundation: does not require feeding until the first workers are born
-
Queen lifespan: up to 15–20 years
Care recommendations
-
Keep in a dark, vibration-free place between 22–28 °C
-
Do not feed until the first workers are born.
-
Check the humidity level of the tube every 1–2 weeks
-
Avoid unnecessary tube changes while the queen has brood
Secure shipping
The queen is shipped in a prepared test tube, with a hydration and thermal protection system. Packaging adapted to the climate conditions ensures its arrival in perfect condition.
Buy your Messor capitatus queen with brood now and begin the fascinating process of colony growth from its earliest stages. Watch the first workers emerge and follow their development step by step.
Need a small ant farm or starter kit? Check out our recommended products compatible with this species.
Shipment
All shipments will be made within a maximum period of 15 business days (except during periods of high workload, maximum 30 business days)
All shipments will be made within a maximum period of 15 business days (except during periods of high workload, maximum 30 business days)
Returns
All returns are valid up to 15 days after delivery. To make a return, the product must be sent to the address provided at the claimant's expense. All items must be included in the package for the return to be approved.
All returns are valid up to 15 days after delivery. To make a return, the product must be sent to the address provided at the claimant's expense. All items must be included in the package for the return to be approved.
