Camponotus atriceps

339,90 zł – 499,90 zł

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SKU: AOTA34 Category: Ants Tags: ant, Ant Atlas, ant colony, ant on top, antontop, ants, Atlas de hormigas, Atlas Mrówek, book, Brachymyrmex laevis, Camponotus abscisus, Camponotus aethiops, Camponotus arnoldinus, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus petersii, Queen of ants

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Description

Camponotus atriceps is a monogynous ant species with colony sizes of up to 5000 workers. They have a fast development speed. The queen is 16-18mm in size, while workers range from 6-9mm and majors from 9-12mm. They have a brown head and back, yellow abdomen with brown stripes, and the queen is dark brown. Their nutrition consists of food insects and syrup.

Additional information

Behavior	Moderate
Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Origin	South America
The size of ants	Large
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Camponotus atriceps Ant Colony

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 5000 workers

Development Speed: medium

Size and Color:

Queen: 16-18mm
Workers: 6-9mm
Majors: 9-12mm

Color: Brown head and back, yellow abdomen, abdomen with brown stripes. The queen is almost all dark brown.

Nutrition:

Camponotus atriceps ants feed on a varied diet including:

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 4/3 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: 40-60%, Nest: 50-60%
Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

A Feature of the Camponotus atriceps Species:

Camponotus atriceps ants are known for their large size and beautiful coloration.

Recommended Nests for Breeding:

It is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, gypsum, or aerated concrete for breeding Camponotus atriceps ants. These materials provide a suitable environment for their growth and development.