Tetramorium caespitum
Hormiga del asfalto / de las aceras
Tetramorium caespitum
Pavement Ant
Small, very resilient ant, common in gardens and urban cracks. Perfect for absolute beginners. Grows quickly and accepts almost any food. Very active and entertaining to observe.
22–28 °C
50–70%
5,000–20,000
November – February
⚡ Fast
Every 4 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Total omnivore. One of the easiest species to feed.
July – August
Hot, sunny days (24–30°C). Diurnal flight, in the morning. Very common in urban areas.
Known for massive territorial wars with neighboring colonies before the flight. Alates are small and difficult to detect.
Ideal as a first species. Very tolerant of care mistakes.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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