Tetramorium Semilaeve - Beginner 
 
Semilaeve, like other pavement ants are small in size and grow quickly, they are boast rapid egg production and a formidable hatch rate. Colonies can quickly reach peak workers in the space of just 2 to 3 years.
 
Semilaeve are found across 3 continents, Africa, Asia and Europe. Found typically in on the South coast of Europe they prefer environments which are Mediterranean in climate. 
 
With their rapid growth comes an incredible hunger for protein to feed the new brood. Pavement ants have no fear against larger insects at all and will happily form fast moving armies to take down prey.
 
After all there is only 1 thing an ant truly fears, and that is a smaller ant.
 
Semilaeve are extremely aggressive, the requirement of such large amounts of both brood protein, seeds and sugars (carbs) for adult workers makes them territorial and they will defend their land with their lives..
 
This Species of ant that is very suitable for beginners although it is worth noting that due to their size good escape prevention is needed to contain them. Due to the nature of their natural environment, these ants are mainly active throughout the year but need to hibernate from Early November through to Mid March.
 
Colony Size
Up to 7,000 workers
Queen Age - Up to 30 years
Monogyne - One Queen per colony Fully Claustral - No food until first workers
Temperature & Humidity
Nest 21 to 25 degrees | Outworld 18 to 30 degrees
Nest 50%-60% | Outworld 30% to 50%
Hibernation
Yes - November to March
Polymorphic (Different size casts)
No
Sting | Bite | Spray
No
Diet
Insects, Sugars, Carbs
Nest Type 
Acrylic, Sand, Earth, Ytong, Plaster, Glass
Size
Queen - 6mm-8mm
Worker - 2mm-4mm
Development
Egg to Adult Worker - 6 to 8 weeks