| Lat. Name: |  |
Camponotus maculatus subnudus |
| Common Name: |  |
– |
| Taxonomy: |  |
Subfamily: Formicinae (scale ants), Tribus: Camponotini |
| Keeping level: |  |
(2) has higher demands on climate and outbreak protection |
| Distribution: |  |
South East Asia (Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines) |
| Habitat: |  |
in forests and meadows |
| Colonyform: |  |
monogynous |
| Queen: |  |
Size: 14mm Colour: thorax reddish, gaster slightly reddish to black |
| Worker: |  |
Size: 5 – 13mm Colour: thorax reddish, gaster slightly reddish to black, strongly polymorphic (minor, media and major workers) |
| Soldier: |  |
not present |
| Male: |  |
Size: – Color: black, slim |
| Food: |  |
Honey water, sugar water, insects, e.g. flies and mosquitoes |
| Humidity: |  |
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 60% |
| Temperature: |  |
Arena: 20 – 24°C Nest area: 22- 26°C |
| Hibernation: |  |
no |
| Nest type: | Build their nest in soil | |
| Formicarium type: |  |
Starter Set Habitat Rainforest, Starter Set Habitat Meadow, Cork, Plaster |
| Formicarium size: |  |
Size: M – L |
| Substrate: |  |
Farm: Sand-Loam, Cork, Gypsum Arena: Sand, Sand-Loam |
| Planting: |  |
Meadows or rainforest similar |
| Decoration: |  |
Branches, roots, needles |
| Description: |  |
Camponotus maculatus subnudus is a very beautifully colored and rather small Camponotus species. It is only slightly aggressive and diurnal. |
| Development: |  |
Nuptial flight: From June to August Foundation: claustral (without feeding) Colony size: several 1000 individuals |
| Quantity: |  |
a mated queen and workers (see selection); brood (varies according to season and development) |
| Web links: |  |
| Weight | 0,0700 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16,00 × 1,60 × 1,60 cm |
Where to buy ants
Here you can find helpful information on where to buy your queen ant or ant colony, if not available in our store.
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:
https://antcheck.info/de/shops/
Global ant nursery program
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