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]