Camponotus barbaricus

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SKU: AOTA36 Category: Ants Tags: ant, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, ants, camponotus, Camponotus barbaricus, Queen of ants

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Description

Camponotus barbaricus is a monogynous ant species with colonies of up to 10,000 workers. The development rate is medium and the size ranges from 6-17mm. They have a glossy black color with a reddish veil. Their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cookies.

Additional information

Behavior	Moderate
Difficulty in breeding	For intermediates
Origin	Western and South Europe
The size of ants	Large
Wintering	Wintering

Description

Camponotus barbaricus

Colony type: Monogyny

Colony size: up to 10 000 workers

Development rate: medium

Size

Queen: 15-17mm
Workers: 6-9mm
Majors: 8-16mm

Color: Camponotus barbaricus is characterized by its glossy black color with a reddish veil. This unique coloration makes them visually striking and distinguishes them from other ant species.

Nutrition

Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 3 water:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
Honey

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Humidity and Temperature

Arena Humidity: 30-50%.
Nest Humidity:40-60%.
Arena Temperature: 24-28 °C.
Nest Temperature: 22-26 °C.

Features of the Species

Size: They are considered one of the largest ant species in Europe. Their substantial size makes them visually impressive and captivating to observe.
Frugality: Camponotus barbaricus ants are known for their frugal nature. They are efficient in their resource utilization and can make the most out of available food sources.
Aggressiveness and Defense: While generally peaceful, Camponotus barbaricus ants can display aggressiveness and defensiveness when their nest is in danger. They have strong mandibles that can deliver a painful bite if provoked.