Crematogaster scutellaris

Crematogaster scutellaris are small, very active ant species that reproduce extremely quickly and are easy to keep. This species is characterized by its distinctive reddish head. They prefer sunny locations.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Crematogaster Scutellaris
- Origin = Southern Europe, North America
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = Black with reddish head 7-9mm in size
- Workers = Black with reddish head 3-4mm large
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 21-28 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 21-24 degrees
- Hibernation = for 3 to 6 months
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = Daytime active
- Behavior = not very aggressive
- Development = Egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent
- Max. colony size = several thousand animals