Camponotus CA-02

Description

Camponotus CA-02 is a fascinating species of ant from the Camponotinae family, distinguished by its size, strength and unique behavioural characteristics. It is the perfect choice for both beginners and experienced breeders who want to add a colony with impressive dynamics to their collection. Camponotus CA-02 is a species that is sure to attract attention due to its majestic queens and strong workers, who are excellent at building, defending and foraging for food.

Species description Camponotus CA-02

Camponotus CA-02, commonly known as one of the larger ant species, originates from regions with warm climates, which means it has specific breeding requirements. The queen of this species can reach impressive sizes, up to 18-20 mm in length, while the workers range from 6 to 14 mm. Their colouring is a classic combination of black and dark brown, which gives them elegance and class.

Worker ants are equipped with strong mandibles, which they use to defend the colony and obtain food. An interesting feature of this species is also polymorphism, which means that ants from this colony vary in size depending on their function – from small workers performing internal tasks to larger soldiers protecting the colony.

Breeding requirements for Camponotus CA-02

In order to ensure suitable conditions for the Camponotus CA-02 colony, it is necessary to maintain an optimal temperature of 24–28°C. It is also important to ensure adequate humidity in the nest, especially in the early stages of colony development. The ideal solution is a formicarium with good ventilation and humidification capabilities, such as cork, plaster or 3D-printed formicaria.

This species prefers warm, dry conditions in part of the arena, while the nest should offer areas with increased humidity. It is recommended to use a mixture of soil and sand or cork inserts, which will facilitate humidity control and provide ants with comfortable living conditions.

In terms of nutrition, Camponotus CA-02 are omnivorous ants, which means that their diet should include a variety of protein and carbohydrate sources. The best results in breeding can be achieved by using a diet consisting of feed insects such as crickets and mealworms, as well as water with honey or special nectars that will provide them with energy.

Advantages of breeding Camponotus CA-02

• Ease of breeding: This species is relatively easy to breed, making it suitable for intermediate breeders.
• Polymorphism: The wide variation in worker size adds a unique character to colonies.
• Impressive size of the queen: The Camponotus CA-02 queen is one of the larger queens among the Camponotus species, which is an additional aesthetic advantage.
• Potential for rapid growth: Colonies of this species can grow rapidly.
• Worker multitasking: Workers are adept at a variety of tasks, from nest building to defence and foraging.

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