{"product_id":"camponotus-castaneus","title":"Camponotus castaneus","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Camponotus castaneus – The Amber Splendor of the USA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Established foundation (Queen swarming 2024 + 25 to 30 workers + brood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🐜 The nocturnal jewel of your collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e The \u003ci\u003eCamponotus castaneus\u003c\/i\u003e is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful species in North America. With its deep orange queen and honey-yellow workers, it appears sculpted from amber. It is a calm, primarily nocturnal species that offers a fascinating spectacle at the end of the day when the colony becomes active under the dim light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy opinion:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDon't be fooled by its reputation for being 'slow'. Castaneus is a species for keepers who savor every step. The transition from egg to worker takes time, but the result is exceptional: robust, colorful workers with marked polymorphism. At this stage of 25-30 workers, the foundation is solid and the colony is running smoothly. My advice: use soft lighting in the evening to observe them exploring their foraging area without stressing them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📋 Maintenance sheet (The essentials)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple (but requires patience).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eBeauty:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional (shades of orange and yellow).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eActivity:\u003c\/b\u003e Nighttime \/ Twilight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow and steady pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🛠️ Breeding parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eImpressive morphology:\u003c\/b\u003e Queen (17 mm) | Minors (7-8 mm) | Majors (Up to 15 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Between \u003cb\u003e22°C and 26°C\u003c\/b\u003e . It prefers a stable temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Average (50-60%). A classic nest with a good water reserve is perfectly suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiapause:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential. 3 months (November to March) between \u003cb\u003e10°C and 14°C\u003c\/b\u003e to guarantee the long-term health of the queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📦 Why choose this foundation from Fourmitures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrestige Specimen:\u003c\/b\u003e Queen from a 2024 swarm in the USA, carefully acclimatized and fed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSecurity stage:\u003c\/b\u003e With 25-30 worker bees, you avoid the risks of a solitary foundation. The colony is already a small, organized society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fourmitures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53570814804297,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1891\/7705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d110c874-c33a-4ceb-a441-d3bd6e85e16c.png?v=1769867161","url":"https:\/\/fourmitures.fr\/en\/products\/camponotus-castaneus","provider":"Fourmitures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}