Scientific name: Tetramorium caespitum
Distribution area: Europe
Difficulty level: 1/5
Queen size: 8-11mm
Worker size: 3-5mm
Soldiers 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

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.