Camponotus parius

Description

Camponotus parius – tropical ants full of energy!

Camponotus parius is a unique ant species that is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Their beautiful colouration, high activity and relatively easy requirements make them an ideal choice for breeders who want to introduce ants full of life and energy. They are ants that are sure to attract the attention of any observer, and their behaviour fascinates both beginners and advanced breeders.

Interesting facts about Camponotus parius

Camponotus parius is a species that belongs to one of the larger tropical ants. Their queen can reach a length of up to 16 mm, making her highly visible and impressive. Workers come in a variety of sizes, from smaller workers that work to care for offspring and clean the nest, to larger workers that are responsible for foraging and defending the colony.

Camponotus parius are ants that prefer a moist and warm environment, making them an excellent choice for tropical formicariums. They can demonstrate great agility and speed, which is why they are fascinating to observe in teraria. In the wild, they inhabit tropical forests, where they build their nests in rotting tree logs or in the ground. They are ants that can adapt to different conditions, which makes them an interesting species to breed at home.

Advantages of Camponotus parius

• Impressive size of queen and workers – queen up to 16 mm long, larger workers can reach up to 10 mm.
• Easy to breed in formicariums – the species adapts well to formicariums with well-maintained humidity and heat.
• Dynamic and active colony – these ants are very energetic, which makes them very interesting to observe.
• Diversity of worker size – the colony is made up of different castes of workers, which adds to the dynamism in the nest.
• Aesthetic colouration – Camponotus parius have a glossy, dark body that looks elegant and attractive in the formicarium.

Breeding instructions

Breeding Camponotus parius is relatively easy, provided the right climatic conditions are maintained. These are ants that feel most comfortable at temperatures between 24°C and 28°C, and the humidity level in the nest should be between 50% and 70%.

Conditions in the formicarium

• Temperature: 24-28°C
• Nest humidity: 50-70%
• Humidity of arena: 50-60%
• Recommended formicariums: 3D, plaster, cork

Camponotus parius is a species that does not require hibernation, making them an ideal choice for those who wish to observe colony development throughout the year without interruption.

Feeding of Camponotus parius

These ants are typical omnivores that prefer a variety of food sources. Their diet should mainly consist of feeder insects (e.g. fruit flies, cockroaches, whiteflies), but don’t forget to give them water with honey or specialised nectars for ants. It is important to provide them regularly with animal protein, which is essential for colony growth and development.

Basic diet:

• Feeding insects (whiteflies, fruit flies, cockroaches)
• Water with honey or specialised nectar
• Animal proteins to support colony development

Ideal formicarium for Camponotus parius

The formicarium for this species should be well ventilated and sufficiently moist. It is advisable to invest in an irrigation system or formicariums that allow you to maintain adequate humidity at all times. Choose formicariums that are medium in size and will give the ants enough space to grow. Over time, as the colony grows larger, consider moving them to a larger nest such as MrówSon’s Max or Nest I Grow.

Start your adventure with tropical ants today! Camponotus parius is a wonderful species to observe and study. Their dynamic behaviour and unique adaptability make them fascinating inhabitants of home formicariums. Order now and enjoy the unique experience of keeping these amazing creatures!