Camponotus fedtschenkoi – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

Camponotus fedtschenkoi benefits from the Fourmiculture on our Ants:
1. Breeding approved by Veterinary Services, carried out by a specialist under certificate of capacity,
2. Guide to the Perfect Antculturist offered and health sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed without parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood during shipping,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies more quickly),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial reimbursement in the event of loss of workers, total reimbursement in the event of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
8. Non-invasive and non-threatened species,
9 Colony taken back and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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Camponotus Fedtschenkoi (formerly Turkestanus) from Asia, with yellow workers so clear, almost white transparent, is an extraordinary species to discover exotic ants at an affordable price. The queen can vary in color, from yellow to black on the back. Our colonies are specifically from the north east of China, and accustomed to a slight wintering that you can reproduce by simply cutting the heating and leaving your colony at room temperature with humidity and food for 2 to 3 months of winter.

Attention: this species was called Camponotus turkestanus and the names have been changed and reversed by taxonomists. Not to be confused with the old fedtschenkoi originating from Inner Mongolia, which are more difficult to raise, larger, requiring a long and cold wintering, and above all more expensive.

Very aesthetic, it fits perfectly into your artificial anthill. Rather calm, she mainly takes care of her larvae and the interior of the colony, exploring a little more at night in search of food. She will appreciate a heating at 27 ° C during the day for better results.

Camponotus Fedtschenkoi is a very good choice for beginners or experienced enthusiasts in search of an original, rare and pleasant species to raise in the long term. It adapts very well to relatively little humid classic artificial nests (offer a dry area and a wetland). Easy to nourish with sweet liquids alone or mixed with proteins. Think of small insects, tuna, cat pâté, hard eggs, etc.

Latin name:		Camponotus fedtschenkoi
Common name:		–
Taxonomy:		Subfamily: Formicinae Genus Camponotini
Breeding difficulty:		(1) Easy to breed, watch for escapes and provide heating.
Distribution :		Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China.
Natural habitat :		Steppe, desert/wetter zone limit
Polygyny:		No, monogynous (1 queen maximum per colony)
Queen :		Size: 12mm Color: Yellow legs, black head and thorax, yellowish black abdomen.
Workers:		Size: 6 – 12mm Colour: Light yellow, almost white depending on age and origin. Black head in large major workers.
Soldier :		No soldier strictly speaking but large 12mm major workers with powerful and dark heads.
Males:		Size: 8mm Color: assumed black
Feed :		Sugary liquids, insects and other protein sources, jellies, etc.
Air humidity:		Low and ambient humidity in the hunting area, a very damp spot in the nest and a dry area.
Temperature:		Hunting area at room temperature or up to 35°C on a hot spot: 18 – 35°C Nest with a hot spot at 27-30°C for maximum growth.
Hibernation:		Heating off for 2 to 3 months recommended if growth is reduced at the end of the year.
Type of natural nest:		Burrows in the ground, under stones.
Type of nest:		Tubes with some wet and some dry, large hunting areas with water trough and nest, Fourmiculture nest compatible, many possibilities.
Nest size:		Same as Messor, provide a medium to large size for the rooms ( Fourmiculturenest compatible).
Substrate:		Not mandatory, otherwise mix sand and clay.
Plants:		No particular interactions, possibility of adding Tillandsia which like dry environments.
Decoration:		Driftwood, rocks, tillandsia, sand (dry environment).
Summary:		Camponotus fedtschenkoi is a superb species original by its color and easy to raise native to continental Asia. Fairly significant variations in color are possible depending on the colonies and their geographical origin. Some workers are more yellow, others with black parts.
Life cycle :		Swarming: in the spring Foundation: monastic (the queen raises her workers alone) Size of the colony: Unknown, only 100 workers according to some sources, thousands for others
Quantity on sale:		1 fertilized queen + workers according to option.
Connections :		- Reference

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