Camponotus xerxes

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Camponotus xerxes is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and vary in size, with queens measuring 17-20 mm, workers measuring 5-12 mm, and major workers measuring 10-16 mm. The workers are pale yellow, while soldiers have partially dark heads. The mother ant is mostly black with a partially yellow belly and yellowish-brown legs. Their nutrition requirements are not specified.

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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!

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Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Behavior	Moderate
Wintering	No Wintering
The size of ants	Large
Origin	Near East

Description

Camponotus xerxes: A Monogynous Ant Species with Impressive Defense Instincts

Colony type: Monogyny

Colony size: up to 10,000 workers

Development speed: fast

Size:

Queen: 17-20 mm
Workers: 5–12 mm
Majors: 10 – 16 mm

Color:

Workers are mostly pale yellow, and soldiers have partially dark heads. The queen is mostly black, with a partially yellow belly and yellowish-brown legs.

Nutrition:

Camponotus xerxes feed on a variety of foods including:

Food insects such as cockroaches and crickets
Syrup made from a mixture of water and honey (ratio 4:1 or 3:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt

Humidity:

The ideal humidity for Camponotus xerxes is between 50-60%. In the arena, the humidity should be maintained at 30-50%.

Temperature:

Camponotus xerxes prefer the following temperature ranges:

Arena: 23-30 °C
Nest: 24-28 °C

Special Features of the Species:

Camponotus xerxes are known for their strong defense instincts and intolerance towards invasion. They are relentless in protecting their nests. The soldiers of this species are fast and equipped with powerful and sharp mandibles capable of piercing through skin.

Recommended Nests for Breeding:

When breeding Camponotus xerxes, it is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, cork, plaster, or aerated concrete. These materials provide suitable conditions for the growth and development of the colony.

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