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Camponotus mutilarius is a very well known species because of its beautiful colors and size.

Scientific name : Camponotus mutilarius

Dutch name :/ Camponotus xiangban

Distribution area : Southeast Asia

Color of the ant : dark red orange brownish

Difficulty level: 4/5

Queen size : 13-15 mm

Worker size : 6-12 mm

Size of soldier:/

Temperature : 25 to 28 degrees

Optimal temperature : 26-27 degrees

nest humidity : 50 to 60%

outside humidity : 30 to 50%

Winter rest : none

Growth rate: 2/5

Grow to number of workers : +- 1000 workers

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 +- 20 workers to a small nest

Recommended nest type : AntLab ytong Nest, plaster, natural sand/coconut humus setup.

Camponotus mutilarius is a bit difficult to keep at first, making it unsuitable for beginners. They are incredibly fond of sugars and readily consume them. Provide the colony with the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony.