Camponotus flavomarginatus
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Description
Camponotus flavomarginatus is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 20,000 workers. They have a medium development rate and the queen measures 11-14 mm while workers are 6-8 mm and majors are 9-11 mm. The ants have a matte black head and chest and their nutrition consists of food insects, syrup, fruit, vegetables, jelly, and cookies.
Additional information
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Camponotus flavomarginatus
Colony Type: Monogyny
Colony Size: Up to 20 000 workers
Development Speed: Fast
Size
- Queen: 11-14 mm
- Workers: 6-8 mm
- Majors: 9-11 mm
The distinct matte black head and chest of these ants add to their allure, making them visually striking to any observer.
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
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 30-50%, Nest: 40-60%
- Temperature: Arena: 20-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C
Characteristics of the Species
Camponotus flavomarginatus is known for its highly aggressive and defensive nature. However, they generally only attack when their nest is breached, utilizing their powerful mandibles to defend themselves. This characteristic makes them captivating to observe, as they exhibit intricate defensive behaviors that are unique to their species.
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic nests
- Cork nests
- Ytong nests
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