Tetramorium semilaeve – Queen and 100 to 150 workers

Description

The Fourmiculture Charter for our Tetramorium semilaeve ants:

1. Approved breeding program of the Veterinary Services, managed by a certified specialist,
2. Free "Perfect Ant Keeper's Guide" and health record provided,
3. Ants guaranteed parasite-free,
4. Health demonstrated by queen egg-laying and the presence of brood upon shipment,
5. No "boost" (addition of brood or external workers to sell colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed healthy delivery: 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,

sell (see conditions).

Tetramorium semilaeve may be very small in size, but it knows how to establish itself thanks to rapid development and colonies that can become very populous.

Tetramorium semilaeve is therefore a species worth discovering, also for its unique diet: it enjoys biscuit crumbs, small insects, certain sweet liquids, and even soft seeds opened with a finger or crushed nuts and hazelnuts. It can be a little fussy at first, but there are many possibilities for feeding it. We recommend focusing on insects (fresh mealworms cut in half) to ensure rapid development and prevent food rejection.

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.