Camponotus aethiops – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

Fourmiculture Charter on our Ants:
– Raised by a specialist in optimal conditions, guaranteed without parasites,
– Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood on shipment,
– No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies more quickly),
– Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial reimbursement in the event of loss of workers, full reimbursement in the event of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
– Shipped all year round, -12°C +40°C thanks to our free insulated packaging,
– Supplied with a care sheet and a health sheet,
– Species present in France, non-invasive and not threatened,
– Colony recovered and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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However, among the Camponotus, C. aethiops is reputed to be one of the most tolerant and easy to raise. A little smaller than others, such as C. cruentatus or vagus, it remains gigantic compared to other species and makes observations remarkable. Small at first, increasingly larger workers are born as the colony grows. They reach up to 13mm.

Its development is slower than most species. However, she is easy to feed and loves sweet liquids. She may enjoy other foods such as insects.

Camponotus aethiops is therefore a particular species of ant for its size, affordable in terms of breeding and therefore very pleasant.

Size of the queen: about 13mm
Size of the workers: from 6 to 13mm
Recommended daytime temperature: 28°C with a cooler zone
Recommended nighttime temperature: 22°C
Food: sugary liquids and proteins (sweetened milk), solids, insects …

Photos 2 and 3: Yvain SAMUEL.
Photo 1: (C) Antstore