Crematogaster scutellaris
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Name:
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Crematogaster scutellaris |
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Propagation:
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Southern Europe |
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Queen:
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7-10mm |
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Workers:
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2-4mm |
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Food:
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Insects and honey water |
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Air moisture:
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50-70% |
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Temperature:
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20-30°C |
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Hibernation:
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Yes, from late November to late February at 10-14°C |
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Nest-building:
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Wood nests |
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Formicariums:
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Tank, farm tank |
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Formicarium size:
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min. 30x20cm (adjust to colony size) |
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Particularities:
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Probably the most dominant ant species in southern Europe. Their colonies are often large, whereby they move in long lines. Crematogaster species typically pull up their abdomen, which contains a defensive secretion, when experiencing a disturbance. |
