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Camponotus cruentatus is one of the largest European ant species. They have beautiful colors, are quite bright, and are good at defending themselves. In short, a very interesting species.
Specifications:
Scientific name: Camponotus cruentatus
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Distribution area: Southern Europe
Ant color: black with brownish red
Difficulty level: 2.5/5
Queen size: 14-16 mm
Worker size: 6-13 mm
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Temperature: 23 to 25 degrees
Optimal temperature: 24-25 degrees
Nest humidity: 50 to 60%
Outer environment humidity: 30 to 50%
Winter dormancy: November-February at +/-15 degrees
Growth rate: 1/5
Development to number of workers: +/- 7000 workers
Subfamily: Formicinae
Organization: claustral
Colony formation: monogyne (can have one queen per nest)
Care:
Diet: insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, morio worms, dubias. Sugars such as Beetle Jelly, ByFormica Sunburst Ant Nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements: normal.
From what age workers move to a nest: from about 25+ workers move to a small nest.
Recommended nest type: Ytong, AntLab Fusion Nest, acrylic, 3D, plaster.
They'll grow a bit slowly at first, but once the colony reaches 30+ workers, they'll grow much faster. They love sugar and readily consume it. Provide the colony with the conditions they prefer, give them plenty of rest, and they'll grow into a beautiful colony!
