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Tetramorium

Ant genus · 596 species · 136 countries

Genus
Tetramorium
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Tribe
Crematogastrini
Distribution
Found in 136 countries
Colony form
polygynous, monogynous, optionally polygynous
Nuptial flight
Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species count
596 species (2 fossil)

About Tetramorium

Tetramorium is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Myrmicinae (tribe Crematogastrini) . AntScout currently documents 596 species in this genus, distributed across 136 countries , including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra.

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 Tetramorium species have been recorded during: Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. 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 Tetramorium Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 136 countries:

AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBarbadosBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChinaColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceFrench PolynesiaGabonGambiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuamGuineaHong KongHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran, Islamic Republic ofIsraelItalyJapanKazakhstanKenyaKorea, Republic ofKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLesothoLiberiaLibyaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMongoliaMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNigeriaNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorwayPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSamoaSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSlovakiaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwan, Province of ChinaTajikistanTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTogoTokelauTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States of AmericaUzbekistanVanuatuViet NamWallis and FutunaYemenZambiaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Tetramorium have?

The genus Tetramorium includes 596 species documented on AntScout, spread across 136 countries. 2 of these are fossil species.

Where do Tetramorium ants live?

Tetramorium species are found in 136 countries , including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

When do Tetramorium ants have their nuptial flight?

Nuptial flights of Tetramorium species have been observed in Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. 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 Tetramorium ants?

Tetramorium 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 Tetramorium ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Tetramorium 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 Tetramorium Species (596)

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