Camponotus irritans

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The Camponotus irritans ant colony is monogynous and can have up to 5000 workers. They have a medium development rate. The queen ant size is 12-14mm, while the workers are 5-8mm and the majors are 7-11mm. The ants have a dark brown/black head, brown to yellowish chest, and brown to dark brown stomach. Their nutrition consists of food insects such as cockroaches and crickets, as well as syrup made from water and honey.

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Product care

The most important thing is that you read the temperature conditions, moisture and what to feed the ants. It is important not to introduce too small a colony into a large formicarium, much less just one queen. It’s good if the formicarium is divided by partitions and if the first chamber is very small (such as in our Comfort formicarium). We recommend reading more information about keeping ants in our blogs!

Product details

Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Behavior	Moderate
Wintering	No Wintering
The size of ants	Medium
Origin	Eastern and South Asia

Description

Camponotus irritans: A Monogynous Ant Species with Impressive Color Variability

Colony Type: Monogyny

The Camponotus irritans species is a monogynous species, meaning it has a single queen in each colony.

Colony Size: Up to 5000 workers

A fully mature Camponotus irritans colony can consist of up to 5000 workers.

Development Rate: Medium

The development rate of Camponotus irritans colonies is considered to be medium, neither exceptionally fast nor slow.

Size

Queen: 12-14mm
Workers: 5–8mm
Majors: 7-11mm

Camponotus irritans queens have a size range of 12-14mm while the workers are typically 5-8mm in size. The majors, or the larger workers, can reach a size of 7-11mm.

Color

The head color of Camponotus irritans is typically dark brown or black, while their chest ranges from brown to yellowish. The stomach region is usually brown to dark brown in color.

Nutrition

Camponotus irritans is an insect species that requires a varied diet for proper nutrition. They primarily feed on food insects such as cockroaches and crickets. In addition to live insects, their diet can also include syrup made from a mixture of water and honey (ratio 4:1/3:1/2:1), fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken without salt.

Arena Humidity

Recommended Range: 40-60%
Nests: 50-70%

The ideal humidity range for the Camponotus irritans arena is 40-60%. However, within the nests, a slightly higher humidity level of 50-70% is recommended for optimal conditions.

Arena Temperature

Recommended Range: 24-28 °C
Nests: 20-24 °C

An arena temperature of 24-28°C is recommended for Camponotus irritans. However, the temperature within the nests should be slightly lower, ideally between 20-24°C.

A Feature of the Species

Camponotus irritans is native to Asia and is known for its impressive color variability. The species exhibits a wide range of color variations, which is further emphasized by the presence of worker polymorphism.

Recommended Nests for Breeding

Camponotus irritans colonies can thrive in a variety of nest materials. Some suitable options for breeding include acrylic nests, cork nests, plaster nests, and aerated concrete nests.