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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
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Distribution area: China, Japan
Ant color: 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%
External humidity: 30 to 50%
Hilf-dormancy: None
Growth rate: 2.5/5
Reach number of workers: +- 1,000
Subfamily: Formicinae
Organization: Claustral
Colony formation: Monogyne (can have a maximum of 1 queen per nest)
Diet: Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, morio worms, dubias. Sugars such as beetlejelly, byFormica sunburst and nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements: normal
From how many workers to a nest: from +/- 20 workers to a small nest
Recommended nest type: Ytong, plaster, 3D, acrylic, wooden nest

Camponotus japonicus is fairly easy to care for; give them peace and ideal conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony.