Crematogaster scutellaris || Queen Ant
Crematogaster scutellaris || Queen Ant
- Level: Requiere atención
- Hibernation: Yes (Aprox. 8-12 semanas en invierno (las fuentes consultadas no coinciden en las fechas exactas))
Requires hibernation — not suitable if you can't lower the temperature in winter.
Live animal shipping
- Shipped Mondays and Tuesdays
- Includes heat pack and insulated box, at no extra cost
- We hold the shipment if your area drops below 5 °C or goes above 30 °C. We'll let you know beforehand.
At no extra cost. We'll message you before shipping.
Live arrival guarantee
If the colony arrives dead, we'll replace it or refund you. Here are the full terms, right here.
- Claim window
- 48 hours from delivery
- Proof required
- Photos or video of the unopened package and its contents as they arrive.
- What's covered
- The queen, always. Workers, if more than 20% arrive dead.
- What we do
- Replacement on the next available shipment or a refund. You choose.
- What voids it
- A package left outside or not collected after the delivery notice.
Releasing ants into the wild is prohibited. In Spain this is a punishable offense under nature conservation and invasive alien species regulations.
Crematogaster scutellaris: queen ant
The Crematogaster scutellaris queen is an option for starting a colony from its earliest stages and calmly observing its development.
- Notable traits of Crematogaster scutellaris: calm behavior.
- Lets you follow the initial development of Crematogaster scutellaris.
- It's recommended to prepare hydration, darkness and quiet before receiving her.
Before buying: Confirm availability, season, care requirements and shipping conditions before completing your order.
Species profile
Identificación
- Nombre científico
- Crematogaster scutellaris (Olivier, 1792)
- Subfamilia
- Myrmicinae
- Distribución
- Cuenca mediterránea: Península Ibérica, sur de Francia, Italia; nidifica en madera muerta o corcho
- Forma de colonia
- Poliginia facultativa
Tamaño
- Reina (mm)
- 8.5
- Obrera (mm)
- 3-5 mm (polimorfismo leve)
- Polimorfismo
- No
- Casta soldado
- No
Condiciones
- Temperatura del nido (°C)
- 20-28 °C
- Temperatura del área de forrajeo (°C)
- 20-28 °C
- Humedad del nido (%)
- Baja (especie xerófila); un bebedero en la zona de forrajeo suele ser suficiente
- Humedad del área de forrajeo (%)
- Sin requisito específico de humedad ambiental; el foco está en el acceso a agua, no en la humedad del aire
Ciclo
- Hibernación
- Sí
- Ventana de hibernación
- Aprox. 8-12 semanas en invierno (las fuentes consultadas no coinciden en las fechas exactas)
- Temperatura de hibernación (°C)
- 5-15 °C (las fuentes consultadas no coinciden en el rango exacto)
- Tipo de fundación
- Claustral
- Época de vuelo nupcial
- Verano, julio-agosto
Desarrollo
- Velocidad de crecimiento
- Media
- Tamaño máximo de la colonia
- En libertad, colonias muy populosas (se han reportado decenas de miles de individuos); en cautividad, mucho menor
- Longevidad de la colonia
- Sin dato verificado y consistente entre fuentes
- Dieta
- Insectos, Azúcares y melaza
Estado legal en España: Nativa
Actual size
- Moneda de 1 €
- 23,25 mm
- Reina
- 8,5 mm
Scale comparison. The queen is the largest individual in the colony.
How does the colony travel?
The colony travels in its test tube with a water reservoir, inside an insulated box and with a heat pack when needed. We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays so the package doesn't spend the weekend in a warehouse.
What if it's very cold or very hot?
We hold the shipment while your area is below 5 °C or above 30 °C, and we'll let you know beforehand. You can also request this yourself by checking “Hold my shipment until the weather is safe” when adding to cart.
What happens if it arrives dead?
Message us within 48 hours of delivery with photos or a video of the unopened package and its contents. We'll replace the colony on the next available shipment or refund you: you choose.
Can I release the ants into the wild if I give up the hobby?
No. Releasing ants into the wild is prohibited and constitutes a punishable offence under Spanish nature conservation and invasive alien species regulations. Message us and we'll help you find a responsible solution.