Camponotus piceus Queen + 1 to 5 workers
29,00€
“Small” Camponotus quite low but interesting to maintain, in the same way as Formica or other Camponotus.
Out of stock
Description
The Ant Farming Charter on our Ants:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, led by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Guide to the Perfect Ant Farmer offered and health sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed free from parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by laying eggs of the queen and the presence of brood at dispatch,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
6. Delivery guaranteed in good health: partial refund in the event of loss of workers, total in case 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, no invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony taken back 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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