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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