Taxonomy: Myrmiciinae Genus: Myrmecia
Origin: NSW / Australia near Sydney
Habitats: forest edges and eucalyptus groves
Colony Form: monogyn
Appearance
Workers: dark brown to dark red, gaster black
Queens: similar to workers
Size
Workers: 13-20mm
Queens: 24-27mm
Colony size: a few hundred individuals
Colony age: >5 years
Founding: semiclaustral
Nest forms: Soil nests under stones, often in old termite mounds
Food: mainly nectar, animal protein for the larvae,
Hibernation: do not need the attitude, but during the Australian winter diapause
Housing conditions
Temperature: 21-35 ° C. Winter: 10-15 ° C
Humidity: 40-50% surface humidity should be guaranteed by spraying (every 2 days)
Nest / Arena: pool of 20 * 20 cm adjust depending on colony size
Accessories: heat source in the form of a heat rock or heat lamp recommended for drinking water source is preferred to get
Soil: sandy loam, earth
Recommended for beginners: no
Hazards: As with all insects may also occur in Myrmecia in rare cases of allergic reaction in a lurch.
Myrmecia brevinoda is one of the largest Myrmecia species of the Australian continent. The animals foraging as individuals through the litter layer within Eukalyptis and are often found in Eastern Australia. Like all Myrmecia they have a very good optical performance and track every move very carefully. There very potent venom can cause painful swelling.
