Camponotus cruentatus
Camponotus cruentatus
- Level: Requiere atención
- Hibernation: Yes (Finales de noviembre a finales de febrero (aprox. 2-3 meses))
Requires hibernation — not suitable if you can't lower the temperature in winter.
Live animal shipping
- Shipped Mondays and Tuesdays
- Includes heat pack and insulated box, at no extra cost
- We hold the shipment if your area drops below 5 °C or goes above 30 °C. We'll let you know beforehand.
At no extra cost. We'll message you before shipping.
Live arrival guarantee
If the colony arrives dead, we'll replace it or refund you. Here are the full terms, right here.
- Claim window
- 48 hours from delivery
- Proof required
- Photos or video of the unopened package and its contents as they arrive.
- What's covered
- The queen, always. Workers, if more than 20% arrive dead.
- What we do
- Replacement on the next available shipment or a refund. You choose.
- What voids it
- A package left outside or not collected after the delivery notice.
Releasing ants into the wild is prohibited. In Spain this is a punishable offense under nature conservation and invasive alien species regulations.
Camponotus cruentatus: ant queen
The Camponotus cruentatus queen is an option for starting a colony from its earliest stages and observing its development at your own pace.
- Requires a prepared setup and calm observation during acclimation.
- Lets you follow the early development of Camponotus cruentatus.
- We recommend preparing hydration, darkness and quiet before she arrives.
Before you buy: Confirm availability, season, care requirements and shipping conditions before completing your order.
Species profile
Identificación
- Nombre científico
- Camponotus cruentatus (Latreille, 1802)
- Subfamilia
- Formicinae
- Distribución
- Mediterránea, Península Ibérica - una de las especies de Camponotus más comunes en España
- Forma de colonia
- Monoginia
Tamaño
- Reina (mm)
- 17.0
- Obrera (mm)
- 7-15 mm (fuertemente polimórfica; rango discrepante entre fuentes, verificar antes de publicar)
- Polimorfismo
- Sí
- Casta soldado
- No
Condiciones
- Temperatura del nido (°C)
- 22-30 °C (óptimo 24-28 °C)
- Temperatura del área de forrajeo (°C)
- 18-30 °C (tolera picos de hasta 48 °C en superficie durante actividad exterior)
- Humedad del nido (%)
- 50-70%
- Humedad del área de forrajeo (%)
- 30-50%
Ciclo
- Hibernación
- Sí
- Ventana de hibernación
- Finales de noviembre a finales de febrero (aprox. 2-3 meses)
- Temperatura de hibernación (°C)
- 8-15 °C (discrepancia entre fuentes, verificar)
- Tipo de fundación
- Semiclaustral
- Época de vuelo nupcial
- Mayo-julio
Desarrollo
- Velocidad de crecimiento
- Lenta
- Tamaño máximo de la colonia
- Aprox. 2.000-10.000 obreras según fuente (sin cifra única verificada)
- Longevidad de la colonia
- 15-20 años (reina)
- Dieta
- Insectos, Azúcares y melaza
Estado legal en España: Nativa
Actual size
- Moneda de 1 €
- 23,25 mm
- Reina
- 17,0 mm
Scale comparison. The queen is the largest individual in the colony.
How does the colony travel?
The colony travels in its test tube with a water reservoir, inside an insulated box and with a heat pack when needed. We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays so the package doesn't spend the weekend in a warehouse.
What if it's very cold or very hot?
We hold the shipment while your area is below 5 °C or above 30 °C, and we'll let you know beforehand. You can also request this yourself by checking “Hold my shipment until the weather is safe” when adding to cart.
What happens if it arrives dead?
Message us within 48 hours of delivery with photos or a video of the unopened package and its contents. We'll replace the colony on the next available shipment or refund you: you choose.
Can I release the ants into the wild if I give up the hobby?
No. Releasing ants into the wild is prohibited and constitutes a punishable offence under Spanish nature conservation and invasive alien species regulations. Message us and we'll help you find a responsible solution.