{"product_id":"messor-aciculatus","title":"*Messor aciculatus*","description":"\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"1f10702f-7ce4-4a0e-8529-3a71300a7819\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-15\" data-turn-id-container=\"1f10702f-7ce4-4a0e-8529-3a71300a7819\" data-turn-id=\"1f10702f-7ce4-4a0e-8529-3a71300a7819\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1ac3c5-2cf8-83eb-844d-ee1e9cfdf608-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" 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@w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"82358d43-24a0-4c6b-887d-bc35aee12391\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messor aciculatus\u003cbr data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"30\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia and parts of the Russian Far East) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"181\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/strong\u003e polygynous\u003cbr data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"291\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 8 – 13 mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"358\" data-start=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3 – 7 mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eMajors:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6 – 8 mm \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grains and seeds (e.g., millet, grass seeds, dandelion seeds), additionally proteins (e.g., cockroaches, flies, crickets) for brood development \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 30 – 50 % Nest: 50 – 70 % \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 22 – 28 °C Nest: 24 – 28 °C \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild hibernation or diapause recommended, about 10 – 15 °C for 2 – 4 months \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eNest types:\u003c\/strong\u003e sand-loam nests, Ytong, gypsum, acrylic and 3D-printed nests with humidity gradient \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eColony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually several hundred to several thousand workers, about 3,000 – 8,000 animals under good conditions \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eMessor aciculatus is one of the smaller species of the genus \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is widespread in large parts of East Asia. The species primarily inhabits open, dry grassland and bushland and is specialized in collecting and storing seeds. Characteristic features are its glossy black coloration and the division of labor typical for harvester ants between smaller workers and stronger major workers, which can break open hard seed shells. Compared to larger Messor species, the colony usually grows somewhat slower and remains more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antpire","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen + Brood","offer_id":57463599890763,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen + 1-10 workers","offer_id":57463599923531,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen + 11-25 Workers","offer_id":57463599956299,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 queens + brood","offer_id":57467302936907,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 queens + 1-10 workers","offer_id":57467302969675,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queens + 11-25 Workers","offer_id":57467303002443,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/6375\/2779\/files\/image_2026-05-29_163808279.png?v=1780065526","url":"https:\/\/www.antpire.net\/en\/products\/messor-aciculatus","provider":"Antpire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}