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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
Colour of the ant: black with brown reddish
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%
outside humidity: 30 to 50%
Winter rest: November-February at +-15 degrees
Growth rate: 1/5
Grow to number of workers: +- 7000 workers
Subfamily: Formicinae
Foundation: claustral
Colony formation: monogyne (can have one queen per nest)
Care:
Food: 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.
Number of workers per nest: move to a small nest when there are about 25 or more workers.
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!
