Tetramorium caespitum
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Simple description.
Queen[edit]
- Nuptial Flight Time
: Use: ant-mating-chart : June - August - Colony Founding : Claustral
- *gynous : Mostly Monogynous
- Brood Boostable: Yes
- Hibernation : Yes, at least 3 months
- Feeding Requirements :
- Nanitics Appear After : 1 month
Food[edit]
Likes[edit]
- Cooked Chicken
- Any kind of fresh insects
- Frozen thawed insects
- Sugar/water
- Dried sun flower seeds without husks
- Dried pumpkin seeds
- Chopped up almonds
- Chopped up hazelnuts
- Various seeds from birds seed mix
- Boiled egg
- Dark rye bread
- Dried cat food
Dislikes[edit]
- Seeds and nuts with hard husks
Colony[edit]
- Difficulty : Easy
- Typical Colony Size : 10,000 workers
- Polymorphic : No
- Ant Length : Workers: up to 4mm Queen: 8mm
- Temperament :
- Suggested Feeding Schedule :
- Hazards :
- Colony Growth Rate : Fast
- Egg To Worker : 1 month
- Circadian Activity :
- Recommended Temperature :
- Recommended Humidity :
- Heating Pad Required :
- Can Climb Smooth Surfaces :
- When To Expand :
- When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear :
- Invasive/Pest :
- Farmers :
- Native Location : antmaps.org
- Natural Habitat :
- Preferred Nesting Medium : in soil under rocks, logs, or pavement
- Scientific Information: antwiki.org
Notes[edit]
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