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Camponotus mutilarius

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Camponotus mutilarius is a very well-known species due to their beautiful colors and size.

Scientific name : Camponotus mutilarius

Dutch name :/ Camponotus xiangban

Distribution area : Southeast Asia

Color of the ant : dark red orange brownish

Difficulty: 4/5

Queen size : 13-15 mm

Worker size : 6-12 mm

Soldier size:/

Temperature : 25 to 28 degrees

Optimal temperature : 26-27 degrees

nest humidity : 50 to 60%

humidity outside world : 30 to 50%

Winter dormancy : none

Growth rate: 2/5

Grow to a number of workers : +- 1000 workers

Subfamily : Formicinae

Foundation : claustral

Colony formation : monogynous (can have 1 queen per nest)

Care:

Food : insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubias. Sugars such as beetlejelly, byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew etc.

Food needs : normal

From how many workers to a nest : from +- 20 workers to a small nest

Recommended nest type : AntLab ytong Nest, plaster, natural sand/coconut humus setup.

Care :
Camponotus mutilarius is a bit difficult to keep at first, so this species is not suitable for beginners. They are very fond of sugars and readily consume them. Provide the colony with the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony.

Difficulty

4 / 5

Growth rate

2 / 5

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Buy Camponotus mutilarius

You could decide to buy a Camponotus fedtschenkoi, or you could choose a Camponotus mutilarius. With the latter group of ants, you're buying an ant native to Asia. These ants are considered very active and grow normally. They also don't hibernate and are known for their exceptional behavior. What more could you ask for as an ant enthusiast?

Lover of the medium-sized giant ant

Buying a Camponotus mutilarius means you're a fan of a medium-sized, giant ant. It's an easy-to-care-for ant with a striking red and black color. That alone makes it a striking ant and, above all, a beautiful one. If you decide to buy a Camponotus mutilarius, you'll be acquiring not only a beautiful ant but also a very active one.

The ants are very active all year round; they do not hibernate

The ant is a tropical species. It thrives best at temperatures with a humidity of between 50 and 70 percent in the nesting area. The great thing about ants—the great thing about buying a Camponotus mutilarius—is that they are very active year-round. They don't hibernate. This also means something else: colonies can grow faster than the average ant species that hibernates.

You will enjoy this ant species for a very long time

Another remarkable fact is that the queen of this ant species can live up to 25 years. This means you can enjoy this ant species for a very long time. Ideal, therefore, if you're planning to start your own colony. The queen of this ant species can reach a length of between 13 and 15 millimeters. The workers, on the other hand, remain smaller, with lengths ranging between 6 and 12 millimeters. This makes them somewhat larger than the average worker bees of other ant colonies.

So, buying a camponotus mutilarius is a great idea

The ant people are anything but difficult. On the contrary. They also don't make it difficult for you when it comes to nutrition. They do well on honey, syrup, sugar water, honeydew and insects. Just as applies to many other ant species. With this ant you buy a special colored ant with exemplary behavior. Moreover, you will enjoy it for years to come. What more could you wish for?