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Strafer: Camponotus vagus journal. (11. Jan 2012 23:35)

General Info.
Species : Camponotus vagus.
Current colony size : ~30 workers.
Colony age : ~1år.
Date acquired : 11/1-2012

Species info.
Species name : Camponotus vagus.
Native range : Southern Europa.
Queen size : 14-16mm.
Worker size : 4-12mm.
Food : Insects and honeywater.
Humidity : 50-70%.
Temperature : 18-30°C.
Hibernation : Late november to late february at 10-15C.
Species traits : Camponotus vagus is famous for being a very fast growing camponotus, their workers are fast and aggressiv.

Observations.
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Camponotus vagus
http://akolab.com/fourmis/forum/files/camponotus_vagus_983.jpg

Information.
Videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWofatJC0rQ - Vagus feasting on meat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV-k9ciIhyU&hd=1 - Vagus attacking courageously attacking dead prey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOsX-0VBBPc - Scouting. =)

Antchrist: Re: Camponotus vagus journal. (12. Jan 2012 11:48)

Vagus attacking courageously attacking dead prey = Acting just like my C.vicinus. They look sooo silly. Overreacting.. :roll:
The ant attacking like she´s got a "stinger", does she?

Strafer: Re: Camponotus vagus journal. (12. Jan 2012 15:22)

Acting just like my C.vicinus. They look sooo silly. Overreacting.. :roll:
Hah, yes that is true, the vagus behavs like it is terrified of the dead mosquito.:)

The ant attacking like she´s got a "stinger", does she?
No, I do not believe so, I think C.vagus sprays a little formic acid.