Camponotus Micans - Beginner
Found in the warmer parts of Europe this black carpenter ant is a striking species with beautiful silver bands on the gaster. They are aggressive and have an acid so should be ventilated (ideally providing a thin layer of substrate to absorb excess).
Micans are slower growing than most and in the wild they are sound outside of the woodland reach in bordering grassland. Nests can be found under stones in the sun where brood will be taken to develop faster.
Colony Size
Up to 1000 workers
Queen
Fully Claustral - No food until first workers
Monogyne (single Queen per colony)
Temperature & Humidity
Nest: 23 to 26 degrees | 18 to 28 degrees in Outworld
50% to 60% in Nest | 30% to 50% in Outworld
Hibernation
Yes, between November and February at around 15 degrees.
Polymorphic (Different size casts)
Yes – slightly polymorphic with Minor, Media and Major workers.
Sting | Bite
No
Diet
Protein, Lots of Sugars, Lots of Water
Nest Type
Natural, Acrylic, Sand, Earth, Glass, Plaster, Ytong
Size
Queen – 11.5mm
Worker - 6mm-11mm
Camponotus Micans - Carpenter
It is illegal to release this colony into the wild in the UK, if you can no longer care for your colony please contact us immediately.
