Meranoplus Queen – Shield Ant

These are tiny, stocky little ants that look like no other. Despite their small stature, their orange abdomen makes them stand out, and the workers have an orange stripe along their thorax. When threatened, they will curl into a ball to protect themselves, similar to an armadillo. These strange ants are rated at a medium care level due to their tendency to slip through small gaps in enclosures, however, they are suitable for all of our mesh and y-tong nests.