Temnothorax recedens

Name: Temnothorax recedens
Origin: Spain
Queen: approx. 3 – 5 mm
Workers: approx. 2 – 3 mm
Food: Carbohydrates (e.g., honey, agave nectar, sugar water), proteins (e.g., cockroaches, flies)
Humidity: Arena: 40 – 60% Nest: 50 – 70%
Temperature: Arena: 22 – 27 degrees Nest: 22 – 25 degrees
Hibernation: Yes, end of November to January at approx. 10 – 15 degrees
Nest types: Cork, wood, 3D print, plaster
Colony size: approx. 200 workers