Species: Myrmecia forficata
 
Breeding difficulty: Difficult
 
Castes: No
 
Size :
Queen: 26-28 millimeters
Workers: 20-26 millimeters
 
Type of foundation: Non-claustral independent
 
Harvest location: Australia
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 23-26 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 60-70%
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at around 15 degrees
 
Type of nest: Reconstituted stone, resinated plaster, terrarium, cellular concrete
 
Description: Myrmecia forficata is one of 90 species of bulldog ants, it is native to Australia. Myrmecia are quite difficult to establish, you have to pay attention to the queen while avoiding stressing her which can lead to the consumption of her brood. Myrmecia have a venom that can be dangerous for people allergic to insect bites.