
Tetramorium caespitum
Subfamily: Myrmicinae Tribe: Tetramoriini
Extremely small, interesting ants. They are very aggressive when the nest is disturbed and show a lot of outdoor activity on warm days. Colonies can grow up to 10,000 workers in size.
DIFFICULTY
EASY – Suitable for beginners, but care must be taken to ensure that there is adequate protection against escape
QUEEN
Size: 6 – 8mm Color: brown to black
WORKERS
Size: 2 – 4mm Color: brown to black
FOOD
Honey solution, sugar solution, insects
TEMPERATURE
Arena: 18 – 28 ° C Nest area: 21 – 24 ° C
HUMIDITY
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 60%
FORMICARIUM
SIZE:S ANTCUBE or HEXANEST. Acrylic, glass, plaster, cork
HIBERNATION
Yes, from the end of October to the end of March at 5 – 8 ° C
COLONY SIZE
up to 10,00 workers
SUBSTRATE
Nest: sand loam, cork, softwood, digfix, plaster. Arena: sand-loam,
MALES
Size: 5 – 7mm Color: black
SOLDIERS
N/A