Description
Queen ant of Messor capitatus
Looking to buy a Messor capitatus queen with brood to start your own colony from scratch? This option includes a fertilized Messor capitatus queen with developing eggs, larvae, and pupae, ready to produce the first worker ants 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 does it include?
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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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Harvesting 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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Cloistered foundation: it does not require feeding until the first worker bees are born
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Queen's life expectancy: up to 15–20 years
Care recommendations
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Store in a dark place, free from vibrations and between 22–28 °C
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Do not feed until the first worker bees are born.
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Monitor the humidity level in 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 system and thermal protection. The packaging is adapted to the climate to guarantee 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 worker bees emerge and follow their development step by step.
Do you need a small ant farm or a starter kit? Check out our recommended products compatible with this species.
Queen ant of Messor capitatus
Looking to buy a Messor capitatus queen with brood to start your own colony from scratch? This option includes a fertilized Messor capitatus queen with developing eggs, larvae, and pupae, ready to produce the first worker ants 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 does it include?
-
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
-
Harvesting species: feeds mainly on seeds
-
Calm and stable behavior in captivity
-
Very similar to Messor barbarus , but darker and somewhat smaller
-
Cloistered foundation: it does not require feeding until the first worker bees are born
-
Queen's life expectancy: up to 15–20 years
Care recommendations
-
Store in a dark place, free from vibrations and between 22–28 °C
-
Do not feed until the first worker bees are born.
-
Monitor the humidity level in 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 system and thermal protection. The packaging is adapted to the climate to guarantee 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 worker bees emerge and follow their development step by step.
Do you need a small ant farm or a 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.
