Information type

Crematogaster scutellaris is an interesting species. Its name (scorpion ant) ​​is derived from the position of the rear portion of its body (the gaster), which it holds up in a certain situation. This is seen when there's a threat to the colony, such as an insect trying to enter the nest. They'll handle this threat 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 queen: 7-9 mm
Size worker: 3-4 mm
Size soldier:/
Temperature:  19 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 25-27 degrees
Humidity nest:  50 to 60%
Humidity outside world: 30 to 50%     
Winter rest: December-March at 5-12 degrees
Growth rate: 5/5
Grow 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:

Food:  Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, and honeydew.

Food needs: 

From how many workers to a nest: 35+

Recommended nest type:  ytong, wood, 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.