Camponotus maritimus
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A semi-rare dark, shiny ant resembling Camponotus quercicola. So new if fact, hasnt been listed in latest Campo. ID key.
Queen[edit]
- Nuptial Flight Time
: After rain, day needs to reach 75F @ 630pm. Found after dark. - Founding Type : Fully Claustral
- *gynous : Unknown
- Brood Boostable : Probably
- Hibernation : Yes
- Feeding Requirements : None
- Nanitics Appear After : 5-10 weeks
- Founding Stage Notes:
Food[edit]
Every ant, even from same species may be temperamental to certain foods. Trial and error is best way to figure out she will eat. Compiled below is a list of likes and dislikes for this particular species.
Likes[edit]
- ?
Dislikes[edit]
- ?
Colony[edit]
- Difficulty : Easy
- Typical Colony Size :
- Polymorphic : Yes
- Ant Length :
- Temperament :
- Suggested Feeding Schedule :
- Hazards :
- Colony Growth Rate : Slow-Medium
- Egg To Worker :
- Circadian Activity : Nocturnal
- Recommended Temperature :
- Recommended Humidity :
- Heating Pad Required :
- Can Climb Smooth Surfaces : No
- When To Expand :
- When Do Soldiers and Reproductives Appear :
- Invasive/Pest : No
- Farmers : Unknown
- Native Location :
- Natural Habitat : Woody Forest
- Preferred Nesting Medium : Wood
- Scientific Information: antwiki.org
Notes[edit]
- Great starter colony
- Low maintenance
Images[edit]
Generic Ant
Generic Ant
Generic Ant
