{"product_id":"colonie-crematogaster-scutelaris","title":"Crematogaster scutellaris (colonie)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Crematogaster scutellaris – The \"Heart\" Ant with a Fire Temper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Established and dynamic colony (Queen swarming 2024 + 80 to 100 workers + significant brood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🐜 A unique personality in the world of myrmecology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCrematogaster scutellaris\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMy opinion:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis 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!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📋 Maintenance sheet (Action \u0026amp; Responsiveness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy (Very robust).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/b\u003e Articulated abdomen in the shape of a heart (unique defensive posture).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/b\u003e Very rapid. A colony can reach several thousand individuals in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Very low ( \u003cb\u003e10-20%\u003c\/b\u003e ). It is a wood-dwelling species that loves dry nests, provided there is a waterer available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🛠️ Detailed breeding parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSizes:\u003c\/b\u003e Queen (7-9 mm) | Workers (4-5 mm). No major caste, but exceptional group coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e It loves the heat! Keep it between \u003cb\u003e22°C and 28°C\u003c\/b\u003e for explosive growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivorous with a sweet tooth. They never refuse an insect or a drop of honeydew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiapause:\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended for the queen's longevity. 3 months (November to March) between \u003cb\u003e12°C and 16°C\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📦 Why choose this colony from Fourmitures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eColony Launched:\u003c\/b\u003e You are not starting from scratch. With 80-100 workers, you already have a structured colony ready to conquer its first nest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocal strain:\u003c\/b\u003e Queen from a swarm in France (2024), perfectly adapted to our conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fourmitures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53535025037641,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1891\/7705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_393c5aea-7124-44c6-b414-700a1c84769c.jpg?v=1775597651","url":"https:\/\/fourmitures.fr\/en\/products\/colonie-crematogaster-scutelaris","provider":"Fourmitures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}