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Crematogaster

Ant genus · 529 species · 134 countries

Genus
Crematogaster
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Tribe
Crematogastrini
Distribution
Found in 134 countries
Colony form
polygynous, monogynous, optionally polygynous
Nuptial flight
Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species count
529 species

About Crematogaster

Crematogaster is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Myrmicinae (tribe Crematogastrini) . AntScout currently documents 529 species in this genus, distributed across 134 countries , including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda.

Species in this genus exhibit polygynous and monogynous and optionally polygynous colony structures. Monogynous colonies have a single reproductive queen, making them straightforward to start from a single founding queen - ideal for beginner ant keepers. Polygynous colonies can host multiple queens, allowing for rapid colony growth.

Nuptial flights of Crematogaster species have been recorded during: Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. These flights are when new queens and males leave the nest to mate - the best time to find a founding queen in the wild.

Where Crematogaster Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 134 countries:

AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArubaAustraliaAzerbaijanBahamasBarbadosBeninBolivia, Plurinational State ofBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBotswanaBrazilBrunei DarussalamBulgariaCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChinaColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCôte d'IvoireDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFranceFrench GuianaGabonGambiaGeorgiaGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuadeloupeGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran, Islamic Republic ofIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanKazakhstanKenyaKorea, Republic ofLao People's Democratic RepublicLesothoLiberiaLibyaMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesia, Federated States ofMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNicaraguaNigeriaOmanPakistanPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPortugalPuerto RicoRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSloveniaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwitzerlandTaiwan, Province of ChinaTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuela, Bolivarian Republic ofViet NamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)YemenZambiaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Crematogaster have?

The genus Crematogaster includes 529 species documented on AntScout, spread across 134 countries. All documented species are extant (living).

Where do Crematogaster ants live?

Crematogaster species are found in 134 countries , including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

When do Crematogaster ants have their nuptial flight?

Nuptial flights of Crematogaster species have been observed in Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. This is the best time to find a founding queen in the wild. Use the AntScout flight calendar for species-specific predictions.

Can I buy Crematogaster ants?

Crematogaster ants may be available from ant dealers depending on your region. Some species are popular in the hobby and regularly sold as founding queens or small colonies. Check local antkeeping communities or specialty shops in your country.

Are Crematogaster ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Crematogaster species are beginner-friendly with straightforward care requirements, while others may need specific conditions. Browse the individual species profiles below for care difficulty and requirements.

All Crematogaster Species (529)

Click a species to view its full profile, including distribution map, care information, nuptial flight calendar, and identification photos.