species
. Their name (scorpion ant) is derived from the position of their rear body (the gaster), which they hold up in certain situations. This is seen when there's a threat to the colony, such as an insect trying to enter the nest. They'll then deal with it effectively! They excel at escaping and climbing, making them a very challenging species in that respect!
Specifications:
Scientific name : Crematogaster scutellaris
Dutch name : Red scorpion ant
Distribution area: Mediterranean Sea area
Color of the ant : red with black
Difficulty level: 3/5
Size of the queen : 7-9 mm
Size of the worker : 3-4 mm
Size of the soldier :/
Temperature : 19 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 25-27 degrees
Humidity of the nest : 50 to 60%
Humidity outside : 30 to 50%
Winter rest : December-March at 5-12 degrees
Growth rate: 5/5
Growing to a number of workers : +- form large colonies of up to thousands of workers
Subfamily : Myrmicinae
Foundation : Claustral
Colony formation : monogyne (can have 1 queen per nest)
Care :
Diet: Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements :
Minimum number of workers per nest : 35+
Recommended nest type : Ytong, wood, or acrylic
Care:
The care itself is quite easy, they have a high food requirement so it is also important that enough food is offered (food tailored to the colony). In the wild they often live in dead wood, so a dry nest is definitely recommended.
Difficulty level
3 / 5
Growth rate
5 / 5
