Camponotus mutilarius (xiangban)
76,39 €
Keeping Level 2 – Risk Level 2
Size: M – L
| Lat. Name: |  |
Camponotus mutilarius |
| Common Name: |  |
Xiangban |
| Taxonomy: |  |
Subfamily: Formicinae Tribus: Camponotini |
| Keeping level: |  |
(2) especially in the beginning easily scared and with a slow colony development |
| Distribution: |  |
South East Asia |
| Habitat: |  |
tropical rainforest |
| Colonyform: |  |
monogyne |
| Queen: |  |
Size: 13 – 15mm Color: Head and legs black, thorax orangebrown, gaster with orangebrown spots, bulky |
| Worker: |  |
Size: 6 – 12mm Color: Head and legs black, thorax orangebrown, gaster with orangebrown spots, polymorph |
| Soldier: |  |
not present |
| Male: |  |
Size: 10mm Color: black |
| Food: |  |
Honeywater, insects e.g. Dipterans like flies or mosquitos |
| Humidity: |  |
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 70% |
| Temperature: |  |
Arena: 21 – 30°C Nest area: 24 – 26°C |
| Hibernation: |  |
no |
| Nest type: | Build their nest in soil, under stones | |
| Formicarium type: |  |
Starter Set Combi L, Starter Set Digfix L, Starter Set Gypsum, Starter Set Habitat Rainforest L |
| Formicarium size: |  |
Size: M – L |
| Substrate: |  |
Farm: Sand-Loam Arena: Sand, Sand-Loam |
| Planting: |  |
similar to tropical rainforest with moss and tropical plants |
| Decoration: |  |
Branches, roots, leaf litter |
| Description: |  |
This species is kind of hairy and has a beautiful reddish tinge. They have a rather smooth temper, but might react panicky on nest disruptions. Small colonies are suitable for socialisation with other ants. |
| Development: |  |
Nuptial Flight: with the first summer rain Foundation: claustral (without feeding) Development: 28 days ( depending on temperature) Colony size: up to a few 1000 Individuals, Queen can become 25 years |
| Quantity: |  |
one fertilized queen with workers (see selection); brood (depending on the season and development) |
| Web links: |  |
– Forum |
| Weight | 0,0700 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0,00 × 0,00 × 0,00 cm |
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