Camponotus Ligniperda Ant Colony
94,00 zł – 111,00 zł
Camponotus ligniperda is the biggest European species with beautiful colour variations and strong polymorphism. Quite aggressive and full of character ants. This monogyny species, in nature reaches up to 10,000 workers. The colony produces workers of very different sizes and colours with very impressive majors about the size of a queen. Colony might require patience in the initial stages, but develops very nicely when the colony grow. The ants live in forests or open areas with trees and bushes. The colony may stagnate during the winter months, so full hibernation is needed (4-8 ° C). An adult colony will present magnificent in a large wooden nest!
Due to the fact that our products are handmade, the nest you will receive may vary from the ones displayed in the picture.
Description
Camponotus Ligniperda Ant Colony
Species: Camponotus ligniperda
Size: queen: 16-19 mm, workers: 6–14 mm
Polymorphism: yes, very visible minor, media and major workers
Coloration: black and deep red
Distribution: Almost whole Europe, the most common in Middle Europe
Habitat: mainly forests or open spaces with trees
Nutrition: sunburst nectar, honey, insects, e.g. fruit flies, mealworms, crickets, roaches, etc.
Hibernation: yes, full hibernation in 4-8 degrees, 2-3 months
Temperature: 20 ° C – 25 ° C
Nesting: rotten wood, live trees, trunks, under the stones or dead wood
Difficulty: easy
Informacje dodatkowe
Package weight | 0,2 kg |
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Package size | 20 × 15 × 5 cm |
Colony size | Q with brood, Q with 1-5 workers |
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