Camponotus fedtschenkoi – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

Camponotus fedtschenkoi benefits from the Antculture Charter 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: refund partial in the event of loss of workers, total 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) native to South East Asia, with light yellow, almost transparent white workers, an extraordinary species for discovering exotic ants at an affordable price. The queen can vary in color, from yellow to black on the back.

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.

Now our fedtschenkoi corresponding to the ancient turkestanus, a species of medium size, light color, without marked diapause (cold winter rest). Our colonies come from Southeast Asia. It is a common species in Asia and the value of which is affordable, more frequent than the old fedtschenkoi whose swarms are almost non-existent and often come from plundering of colonies. Warning: fedtschenkoi with big majors bigger than the queen at the price of old turkestanus on the internet = scam.

Here, it is a very good choice for beginners or experienced enthusiasts looking for an original, rare and pleasant species to breed over the long term. It adapts very well to classic artificial nests with relatively low humidity (propose a dry area and a wet area). Easy to feed sugary liquids alone or mixed with protein. Think of small insects, tuna, cat food, hard-boiled 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 drinker and nest, compatible ant-farming nest, many possibilities.
Nest size:		Identical to Messor, provide a medium to large size for the rooms (compatible Ant-growing nest).
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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