★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus cf. elegans
Description:
Camponotus cf. elegans is a visually striking Australian Camponotus known for its sleek appearance and attractive reddish-brown to dark coloration. This species is an interesting choice for keepers looking for a distinctive Camponotus with steady colony development.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus cf. elegans is relatively straightforward and well suited to beginner keepers. Colonies are rewarding to observe, with active workers and interesting foraging behaviour.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queen relies on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: ~5–10 mm
Queen Size: ~12–16 mm
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term colony keeping
✔ Behaviour-focused observation
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus cf. elegans
Description:
Camponotus cf. elegans is a visually striking Australian Camponotus known for its sleek appearance and attractive reddish-brown to dark coloration. This species is an interesting choice for keepers looking for a distinctive Camponotus with steady colony development.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus cf. elegans is relatively straightforward and well suited to beginner keepers. Colonies are rewarding to observe, with active workers and interesting foraging behaviour.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queen relies on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: ~5–10 mm
Queen Size: ~12–16 mm
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term colony keeping
✔ Behaviour-focused observation
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.