Species: Aphaenogaster senilis 
 
Breeding difficulty: Easy
 
Castes : No
 
Size :
Queen: 8-9 millimeters
Workers: 6-7 millimeters
 
Type of foundation: Cutting 
 
Harvesting area: Spain
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne 
 
Growing temperatures: 26-28 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 60-70
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at around 15-20 degrees
 
Nest type: reconstituted stone, resin plaster, terrarium, cellular concrete
 
Description: Aphaenogaster senilis is a typical species of southern France, reproducing by cuttings.