Scientific name : Aphaenogaster dulcinea
Distribution area : Southern Europe
Difficulty level : 2.5/5
Queen size : 6-7.5 mm
Worker size : 3-4.5mm
Hibernation : November-March 15 degrees
Growth rate : 2/5
Temperature : 20-26 degrees
Optimal temperature : 22-24 degrees
Recommended nest type : ytong/3d
Diet : mainly insects, sugar liquids

Aphaenogaster dulcinea is a fun and easy-to-care-for species. It's undemanding and therefore suitable for a beginner who knows what they're doing. This species forms colonies of up to about 1,000 workers.

After hibernation, the queen starts laying eggs!