Species: Manica rubida
 
Breeding difficulty: Average
 
Castes: No
 
Size :
Queen: 10-11 millimeters
Workers: 4-8 millimeters
 
Type of foundation: Non-claustral independent
 
Harvest location: Poland
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 22-24 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 70-80%
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: Yes, 4 months at around 10 degrees
 
Type of nest: Reconstituted stone, resinated plaster, terrarium, cellular concrete
 
Description: Manica rubida is a large species of red ant commonly found at altitude. It has a sting that can inject venom but the sting is not very painful.