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Camponotus maculatus, a very famous giant ant among ant enthusiasts. They have a beautiful color pattern on their gaster with yellow spots. This fast-growing, large species reacts fiercely to its prey!

Specifications :
Scientific name: Camponotus maculatus

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Distribution area: Africa

Ant color: Black, dark brown, yellow, orangeish

Difficulty level: 2,5/5

Queen size: 16-18 mm

Worker size: 7-16 mm

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Temperature:  20 to 29 degrees

Optimal temperature: 27-28 degrees

Nest humidity:  50 to 60%

Outside humidity: 30 to 50%     

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Growth rate: 5/5

Growing to number of workers: +- 10,000

Subfamily: Formicinae

Foundation: claustral

Colony formation: monogyne (has 1 queen per nest)

Care:

Food:  Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, morio worms, and dubia worms. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, and honeydew.

Food requirement: high

From how many workers to a nest: From 20 workers to a small nest

Recommended nest type: test tube 3d, plaster, AntLab Fusion Nest

Camponotus maculatus is easy to care for with a group of about 10 workers. They consume a large amount of food and are quite aggressive towards their prey. They enjoy sugars and warm temperatures. With the right conditions, this species will grow into a large colony that will bring you much enjoyment.