Queen Tetramorium caespitum with brood

Description

The Fourmiculture Charter on our Ants Tetramorium caespitum:

1. Approved breeding program of the Veterinary Services, managed by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Free "Perfect Ant Keeper's Guide" and health record provided,
3. Ants guaranteed parasite-free,
4. Health demonstrated by the queen laying eggs and the presence of brood upon shipment,
5. No "boosting" (addition of brood or external workers to sell colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial refund in case of worker loss, full refund in case of queen loss (if delivered within 48 hours),
7. Shipping possible from -12°C to +40°C thanks to our optional insulated packaging,
8. Species present in France, non-invasive and not threatened,

see conditions).

Tetramorium caespitum is a species with strong growth, very easy to feed, capable of growing even in winter with sustained heating.

The available queens are from the latest swarm and have already laid eggs. We ship them carefully, and they will live in the provided tube completely independently until the worker bees emerge. Please keep them at 24-27°C during the day and wait until they hatch before feeding them.

For more information on this species, see the Tetrarmorium caespitum – colony

Queen Tetramorium caespitum available for shipping with brood.

Minor worker size: 3mm
Queen size: approximately 7mm
Recommended temperature: 27°C during the day and 22-24°C at night
Overwintering: None, otherwise a short, mild period.
Humidity: Medium

Photos by Nikola Rahmé. Gallery here.