Scientific name: Temnothorax
Distribution area: Europe
Difficulty level: 2/5
Queen size: 3-4mm
Worker size: 2-3mm
Soldier size: none
Hibernation: November-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate: 3/5
Temperature: 17-25 degrees
Optimal temperature: 21-24 degrees
Recommended nest type: Ytong nest (max 2cm of chambers)
Diet: insects, jelly, sugar water, honeydew, etc.

Temnothorax is a genus in the Myrmicinae subfamily. They are small, active ants that require very little space because a colony only grows to about 300 workers. In the wild, they live in hollowed-out acorns (very small, therefore). They are easy to keep and suitable for any ant keeper.