Scientific name : Tetramorium caespitum
Distribution : Europe
Difficulty level : 1/5
Queen size : 8-11mm
Worker size : 3-5mm
Soldier size : none
Hibernation : November-March at 7-15 degrees
Growth rate : 4/5
Temperature : 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type : ytong, acrylic
Diet : insects, sugar water and honeydew, small seeds.

Tetramorium caespitum is a species in the Myrmicinae subfamily. This species grows quickly and is very active. They are easy to keep because they don't require high environmental demands. They are difficult to escape, but with a formicarium (enclosure) from our webshop, you don't have to worry. We consider this a very good alternative to Lasius niger as a starter species.

Difficulty level

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Growth rate

4 / 5

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If you're planning to start your own ant colony, you might consider buying the Tetramorium caespitum. This ant species is certainly ideal for beginners. However, there are more reasons to buy the Tetramorium caespitum. We're happy to tell you more about them here.

The ant is of European origin

Buying the Tetramorium caespitum means you'll have access to an ant of European origin. Looking at the queen, we see that this ant reaches a length of between 8 and 11 millimeters. There are no soldiers in this species. The workers are, of course, considerably smaller than the queen, measuring between 3 and 15 millimeters. Keep in mind that this ant species hibernates between November and March. They prefer to do so at temperatures between 7 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Ideally, you should keep the ants at a temperature between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius

Buying a Tetramorium caespitum means keeping the ants at a temperature between 17 and 28 degrees Celsius. For optimal temperature control, ensure it's between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius. Ants thrive in a ytong or acrylic nest. You don't need to put in any extra effort for these ants when it comes to food either. They love insects, sugar water, and honeydew.

What is striking if you decide to buy Tetramorium caespitum is that the ant colony grows very quickly and is very active

This ant also belongs to the Myrmicinae subfamily. A striking feature of this ant species is its exceptionally fast growth. You'll also find a very active colony. Despite this, the ants are easy to keep. They don't have any significant demands on their living conditions or immediate environment. Escape is also not an issue. This makes buying Tetramorium caespitum a good alternative to buying Lasius niger.

You get ants just the way you like them

Want to keep your own ant colony? Then buying Tetramorium caespitum is simply a good idea. You'll get ants just the way they like them: industrious and always busy. These little creatures adapt easily and thrive in any environment. It's hard to imagine an easier colony to maintain.

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Tetramorium caespitum

Difficulty level

1 / 5

Growth rate

4 / 5

Our ants

Buy Tetramorium caespitum

The ant is of European origin

Ideally, you should keep the ants at a temperature between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius

What is striking if you decide to buy Tetramorium caespitum is that the ant colony grows very quickly and is very active

You get ants just the way you like them

Shipping Mon - Thurs

FREE products from € 35

Tetramorium caespitum

Difficulty level

1 / 5

Growth rate

4 / 5

Our ants

Tetramorium ceasputium 10 pupae

Tetramorium caespitum 25 to 35 workers

Heatpack (Heated during transport)

Tetramorium caespitum 1 to 5 workers

Tetramorium caespitum queen with brood

Buy Tetramorium caespitum

The ant is of European origin

Ideally, you should keep the ants at a temperature between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius

What is striking if you decide to buy Tetramorium caespitum is that the ant colony grows very quickly and is very active

You get ants just the way you like them

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