Information type
Camponotus japonicus is a beautiful black colored ant. They are known for their size and are also among the largest ants in Asia.
Specifications:
Scientific name : Camponotus japonicus
Dutch name :/
Distribution area : China, Japan
Color of the ant : Black
Difficulty level : 3/5
Queen size : 15-17 mm
Worker size : 6-14 mm
Soldier size :/
Temperature : 23 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 25-26 degrees
Nest humidity : 50 to 70%
Humidity outside world : 30 to 50%
Winter dormancy : None
Growth rate : 2.5/5
Growing to number of workers : +- 1,000
Subfamily : Formicinae
Foundation : Claustral
Colony formation : Monogyne (can have a maximum of 1 queen per nest)
Food : insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubias. Sugars such as beetlejelly, byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew etc.
Food requirement : normal
From how many workers to a nest : from +- 20 workers to a small nest
Recommended nest type : AntLab Fusion Nest, plaster, 3D, acrylic, wood
Care :
Camponotus japonicus is fairly easy to care for, give them rest and ideal conditions and they will grow into a beautiful colony.
Difficulty
3/ 5
Growth rate
2.5 / 5
