{"product_id":"camponotus-lateralis","title":"Camponotus lateralis","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Camponotus lateralis – Mediterranean Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Promising foundation (Queen swarming 2025 + 1 to 3 first workers + brood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🐜 One of the most beautiful pearls in Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e The \u003ci\u003eCamponotus lateralis\u003c\/i\u003e is a jewel of our fauna. With its deep brick-red head and glossy black body, it displays an exceptional color contrast. It is a fascinating species that practices mimicry: in the wild, it often follows the trails of \u003ci\u003eCrematogaster ants\u003c\/i\u003e to remain undetected. In captivity, it is a peaceful ant, less skittish than other Camponotus species, making it an ideal candidate for close observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy opinion:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIf you're looking for aesthetics without the stress of an invasive colony, the Lateralis is for you. Its growth is moderate, allowing you to truly savor each new hatchling. My advice: provide them with a cork nest or a relatively dry setup. They love basking near a heat source; that's when their reddish sheen is best admired.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📋 Maintenance sheet (Peace of mind is paramount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to Intermediate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/b\u003e Calm, not very aggressive, very pleasant to observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/b\u003e Lignicolous species. It prefers dry environments with an accessible water source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMajor advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e Marked polymorphism with majors having very aesthetic red heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 🛠️ Detailed breeding parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/b\u003e Queen (8-10 mm) | Minors (3-4 mm) | Majors (Up to 7 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e It likes the Mediterranean heat ( \u003cb\u003e22°C to 28°C\u003c\/b\u003e ).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Very low ( \u003cb\u003e10-25%\u003c\/b\u003e ). A dry nest with a separate waterer is the ideal setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiapause:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMandatory.\u003c\/b\u003e 3 months (November to March) between \u003cb\u003e8°C and 12°C\u003c\/b\u003e . This is the secret to explosive egg-laying from spring onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e 📦 Why choose Fourmitures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePremium Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e French queen from the 2025 swarm, rigorously selected for her health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Start:\u003c\/b\u003e You receive a queen already supported by her first workers, which considerably reduces the risks associated with the foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fourmitures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53490034311497,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1891\/7705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_933e30dc-2d6b-47f4-ba67-0d5e9925f10d.jpg?v=1775596293","url":"https:\/\/fourmitures.fr\/en\/products\/camponotus-lateralis","provider":"Fourmitures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}