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Camponotus maculatus subudus is a beautiful ant. They are quite rare and native to 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 level: 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%

Outside humidity : 30 to 50%

Winter rest : none

Growth rate: 4/5

Grow to number of workers : +- several thousand

Subfamily : Formicinae

Foundation : claustral

Colony formation : monogyne (can have 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 : 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 relatively easy to care for; they love sugars and readily consume them. Provide the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony.