Camponotus piceus Queen + 1 to 5 workers
29,00€
“Small” Camponotus, not very tall but interesting to maintain, in the same way as Formica or other Camponotus.
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Description
Fourmiculture 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 free of parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by egg laying of the queen and the presence of brood at 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),
7. Shipping possible from -12°C to +40°C thanks to our optional insulated packaging ,
8. Species present in France, non-invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony taken over and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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Camponotus piceus is a species quite similar to other Camponotus in its way of life and its diet (honeydew, insects) but smaller (although much larger than a Lasius), rather easy to breed if the food conditions and temperature are good.
A nest with average humidity and a wintering of 2 months at 10-15°C are necessary.
Rather rare species, ideal to welcome an original species without great difficulty of breeding.
Size of the Camponotus piceus queen: about 1cm
Size of minor workers: 3-4mm
Size of major workers: 8mm
Rearing temperature: 27°C during the day.
Wintering: 2 to 3 months at 10-15°C
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