Camponotus mutilarius 15 to 25 workers

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Camponotus mutilarius is a very well-known species due to their 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: 4/5

Queen size : 13-15 mm

Worker size : 6-12 mm

Soldier size:/

Temperature : 25 to 28 degrees

Optimal temperature : 26-27 degrees

nest humidity : 50 to 60%

humidity outside world : 30 to 50%

Winter dormancy : none

Growth rate: 2/5

Grow to a number of workers : +- 1000 workers

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

Food needs : 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 more difficult to keep in the beginning, which is why this species is not suitable for beginners. They love sugar very much and accept it eagerly. Give the colony the right conditions and they will grow into a beautiful colony.