Crematogaster scutellaris (colonie)

Crematogaster scutellaris – The "Heart" Ant with a Fire Temper

Established and dynamic colony (Queen swarming 2024 + 80 to 100 workers + significant brood).

🐜 A unique personality in the world of myrmecology

The Crematogaster scutellaris never goes unnoticed. With its brick-red head and black, heart-shaped abdomen, which it proudly raises above its head when alarmed, it puts on a constant display. It is an extremely reactive species, an excellent hunter, and its population literally explodes once it reaches a hundred workers.

My opinion: This is the species I recommend to those who find other ants too sleepy! 'Scutellaris' is always on the move. At this stage of 80-100 workers, they begin to create impressive recruitment trails. My advice: they are escape artists, so make sure you have effective anti-escape measures, as they test every millimeter of their foraging area!

📋 Maintenance sheet (Action & Responsiveness)

• Difficulty: Easy (Very robust).
• Special feature: Articulated abdomen in the shape of a heart (unique defensive posture).
• Development: Very rapid. A colony can reach several thousand individuals in a short time.
• Humidity: Very low ( 10-20% ). It is a wood-dwelling species that loves dry nests, provided there is a waterer available.

🛠️ Detailed breeding parameters

• Sizes: Queen (7-9 mm) | Workers (4-5 mm). No major caste, but exceptional group coordination.
• Temperature: It loves the heat! Keep it between 22°C and 28°C for explosive growth.
• Diet: Omnivorous with a sweet tooth. They never refuse an insect or a drop of honeydew.
• Diapause: Recommended for the queen's longevity. 3 months (November to March) between 12°C and 16°C .

📦 Why choose this colony from Fourmitures?

• Colony Launched: You are not starting from scratch. With 80-100 workers, you already have a structured colony ready to conquer its first nest.
• Local strain: Queen from a swarm in France (2024), perfectly adapted to our conditions.