Camponotus maculatus subnudus - Colony with queen and workers

Description

Camponotus maculatus subnudus benefits from the Fourmiculture on our Ants:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, carried out by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Free Guide to the Perfect Ant Keeper and health record provided,
3. Ants guaranteed parasite-free, shipped between 5 and 29°C,
4. Health demonstrated by the queen laying eggs and the presence of brood at the time of shipment,
5. No "boost" (addition of brood or external workers to sell colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial refund in case of worker loss, full refund in case of queen loss (if delivered within 48 hours),
8. Species present in Asia, non-invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony buyback and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).

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Camponotus maculatus subnudus is a very beautiful Asian species. The workers have a magnificent brown coloration, while the queen's abdomen is black with yellow spots. The workers are divided into several sizes. The large major workers are very powerful and darker, providing a particularly attractive contrast. Workers of all sizes are capable of storing large quantities of liquid food, displaying remarkable physogastry as their abdomen swells and becomes translucent.

Growth is rapid and activity is high, making it a magnificent choice for fully enjoying myrmecology. It is accessible to beginners (drought-tolerant, easy to feed…) and impresses experienced breeders.

Colonies raised in France from a single queen.

Discover a Camponotus maculatus breeding guide in video format by FeuFeu, a Swiss ant breeding channel:

Info: Campontus is not listed as an invasive species, it has only 1 queen and is not very aggressive towards other species, however, its adaptability calls for a reminder of the obvious rules of caution (prohibition of releasing ants into the wild, the purchase of an ant colony implies the provision of suitable equipment).

Latin name:		Camponotus maculatus subnudus
Common name:		No specific name
Taxonomy:		Subfamily: Formicinae Genus: Camponotini
Difficulty level:		(1) Suitable for beginners
Distribution:		Southeast Asia
Habitat:		Rainforests
Monogynous:		Only one queen per colony, sometimes a few queens tolerate each other (olygogynes)
Queen :		Size: 12-13mm Colour: Head and gaster black, thorax yellowish, abdomen dark with yellow spots.
Female workers:		Size: Approximately 6-10mm. Colour: Dark head, yellow thorax, black abdomen with yellow markings. Overall very light colour.
Soldiers:		Not soldiers per se, but large, powerful and aggressive female workers.
Males:		Size: 8 – 11mm Colour: Orange-yellow, brown, winged.
Food :		Nectar, sugar water, fresh insects, protein liquid
Humidity :		Hunting area: Ambient humidity (30-50%) Nest : One section always very humid and one section drier
Temperature:		Hunting area: 18–30°C Nest: 24–28°C during the day, slightly cooler at night
Hibernation:		It slows down its pace in winter but does not require a true diapause.
Type of natural nest:		Builds its nest in the ground
Type of artificial nest:		Any type of nest large enough. Compatible with Fourmiculture
Nest size:		Chamber height of 8mm or more. Start with a fairly small nest to reduce stress.
Substrate:		Pre-dug nest or sand mixture.
Plants:		No particular interaction. Avoid using substrate for plants.
Decoration:		Solid elements that are unlikely to rot in the nest.
Summary :		Camponotus maculatus subdnudus is an excellent choice for beginners, aesthetically pleasing and easy to breed.
Growth :		Foundation:  claustral (the queen founds her colony alone)   From egg to adult: approx. 6 – 8 weeks at 27°C (Egg to larva: approx. 10 -14 days, larva to cocoon: approx. 12 -17 days, cocoon to worker: approx. 21 – 30 days).
Quantity for sale:		1 queen with brood + workers as per option.

Photo 1: Antstore,