| Lat. Name: |  |
Camponotus parius |
| Common Name: |  |
– |
| Taxonomy: |  |
Subfamily: Formicinae Tribe: Camponotini |
| Keeping level: |  |
(2) higher requirements towards climate and escape prevention |
| Distribution: |  |
Southeast Asia |
| Habitat: |  |
tropical rainforest |
| Colonyform: |  |
monogyne |
| Queen: |  |
Size: 14mm Colour: black, silky pilosity on the gaster |
| Worker: |  |
Size: 5 – 10mm Colour: black,silky pilosity on the gaster, polymorph |
| Soldier: |  |
not present |
| Male: |  |
Size: – Color: – |
| Food: |  |
Honeywater, insects e.g. Dipterans like flies or mosquitos |
| Humidity: |  |
Arena: 50 – 70% Nestpart: 50 – 70% |
| Temperature: |  |
Arena: 21 – 35°C Nestpart: 24 – 28°C |
| Hibernation: |  |
No |
| Nest type: | Build their nest in soil | |
| Formicarium type: |  |
Farm, Farmbasin, Basin, Framebasin, Island, Acrylcylinder, Ytong/Plasternest |
| Formicarium size: |  |
Size: M – L |
| Substrate: |  |
Farm: Sand-Loam Arena: Sand, Sand-Loam |
| Planting: |  |
similar to tropical rainforest with moss and tropical plants e.g passiflora |
| Decoration: |  |
Branches, roots, leave litter |
| Description: |  |
Camponotus parius is a very common ant within the southeast Asian range. Through their golden shining silky pilosity they show an interesting contrast to their black body. They are very active foragers during the day. |
| Development: |  |
Nuptial Flight: with begin of the rain season Foundation: claustral (without feeding) Colony size: up to a few 1000 individuals |
| Quantity: |  |
one fertilized queen with workers (see selection); brood (depending on the season and development) |
| Web links: |  |
– Forum |
| Weight | 0,0300 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0,00 × 0,00 × 0,00 cm |
Where to buy ants
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Antstore Worls of Ants
Our website “Antstore” offers a wide range of different ant species. Please consider that your ants are being shipped from Germany, so long delivery times and a delivery stop during winter, due to low temperatures and hibernation, could affect your order.
Antcheck.de
This is a german website where you can compare prices and find ant species globally. The best way to order ants is always a local shop in your country.
They also have a list of international shops:
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