Camponotus (Carpenter Ant)
Species: Camponotus Parius
Current Setup: 5-10 workers + 1 Queen
Distribution: Southeast Asia
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Queen:Size: 14mm Colour: black, silky pilosity on the gaster
Worker:Size: 5 – 10mm Colour: black, silky pilosity on the gaster, polymorph
Nutrition: Honeywater, Fresh Water, Meal Worms, Superworms, Crickets
Temperature: Outworld 21 – 35°C Nestpart: 24 – 28°C
Nest: Ytong/Plasternest/Acrylic Formicarium
Formicaria size:Size: M – L

Camponotus Parius is a very common large ant within the Southeast Asian range. Through their golden shining silky body, they show an interesting contrast to their black body. They are very active foragers during the day. Very easy to keep and is good for beginners.