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Camponotus japonicus is a beautiful black ant. They are known for their size and are 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%
Outside humidity : 30 to 50%
Winter dormancy : None
Growth rate : 2.5/5
Growing to a 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