■Taxonomy: Myrmicinae
■Color: black, sometimes red brown heads
■Size: Queen 14 - 16 mm
■Caste: Monogyn
■Distribution: Europe
■Nutrition: Mostly seeds from different plants (also grass), insects and honeywater
■Temperature: 25 - 30 °C
■Hibernation: Yes (slight) ■Air humidity: Dry climate ■Nest building: Soil nests, loam, pebbles