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Camponotus Christi

Camponotus Christi
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Camponotus Christi
Reference : CFOUR-019
Latin name: Camponotus christi

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Beginner, just provide a good temperature

Geographical distribution: Madagascar

Habitat: Prefers steppe and dry forest.

Colony form: Monogynous

Queen: Size: 16 - 17mm Color: Light orange brown head, orange thorax, dark brown to black gastre with orange spots.

Workers: Size: 6 - 10mm Color: Head orange, Thorax orange, Gastre light brown with orange spots.

Major: Size 13 - 15mm Color: Orange head, orange thorax, light brown gastre with orange spots.

Male: Size: 11mm Color: Reddish yellow

Food: Honeydew and insects: such as flies, mealworms, mosquitoes and small locusts; also fruit

Humidity: Hunting area: 30 - 50% Nest: 50 - 60%

Temperature: Hunting area: 18 - 30°C Nest: 24-28°C

Hibernate: No

Type of nest: All types of nests will suit them, tube foundation and then dry nest with a drinker in the hunting area.

Description: Camponotus christi are magnificent ants from Madagascar, extremely rare in breeding, they will delight fans of the genre.

Development: Swarming from December to January

Foundation: Occurs in a cloistered manner (without feeding) Development: 45 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

Size of the colony: 10,000 individuals, the queen can reach the age of 20 years.
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