Camponotus nicobarensis
Subfamily: Formicinae Tribe: Camponotini
Camponotus cf. nicobarensis is a rapidly evolving Camponotus species from Asia. It is mostly nocturnal. All-day activity may indicate a lack of food. They are very tolerant as far as the climate values in the Formicarium are concerned and can also tolerate room temperatures over a longer period of time.
Specialty: Uses cavities for nesting.
DIFFICULTY
EASY – Suitable for beginners
QUEEN
Size: 15 – 16mm Color: red to dark reddish brown and strong
WORKERS
Size: 6 – 12mm Color: red/brown, very silvery hairy, very polymorphic (minor, media and major workers)
FOOD
Honey solution, sugar solution, insects
TEMPERATURE
Arena: 21-35°C Nest area: 24-28°C
HUMIDITY
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 70%
FORMICARIUM
SIZE:M/L ANTCUBE. Acrylic, glass, plaster, cork
HIBERNATION
No
COLONY SIZE
several 1000 individuals, the queen can reach an age of up to 25 years
SUBSTRATE
Farm: Gypsum, Cork.
Arena: Sand, Sand-Clay
MALES
Size: 9 – 11mm Color: black, slender
SOLDIERS
N/A