Species: Crematogaster scutellaris
 
Breeding difficulty: Easy
 
Castes: No
 
Size :
Queen: 8-9 millimeters
Workers: 3-5 millimeters
 
Type of foundation: Independent clastral
 
Harvest location: France
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 26-28 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 60-70%
 
Food: Sweet liquids and insects.
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at around 15 degrees
 
Type of nest: Resinated plaster, terrarium, reconstituted stone, cellular concrete
 
Description: Crematogaster scutellaris is one of the three European Crematogaster species and the best known. She is very easy to breed.