Camponotus maculatus subudus 40 to 50 workers

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Camponotus maculatus subudus is a beautiful ant, they are quite rare and originate in Asia. They grow fairly quickly and are beautifully colored.

Scientific name : Camponotus maculatus subudus

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Distribution area : Southeast Asia

Color of the ant : dark red orange brownish

Difficulty: 2/5

Queen size : 14-15 mm

Worker size : 5-13 mm

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Temperature : 23 to 27 degrees

Optimal temperature : 25-26 degrees

Nest humidity : 50 to 60%

Humidity outside world : 30 to 50%

Winter dormancy : none

Growth rate: 4/5

Grow to a number of workers : +- several thousand

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, morio worms, dubias. Sugars such as beetlejelly, byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew etc.

Food needs : normal

From how many workers to a nest : from +- 25 workers to a small nest

Recommended nest type : AntLab Fusion Nest, plaster, 3d, acrylic

Camponotus maculatus subudus is fairly easy to care for, they love sugar very much and accept it eagerly. Give the colony the right conditions and they will grow into a beautiful colony.