Camponotus helvus (黄腹弓背蚁)

Camponotus helvus (黄腹弓背蚁)

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Monogynous: Typically maintains a single queen per colony.
     单后制: 通常每个殖民地由一只蚁后管理。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 5 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约5毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Ranges from 3 to 4 mm.
     工蚁体长: 范围为3到4毫米。

2. Suitable Temperature and Humidity (适宜的温度、湿度):

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 25-30°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为25-30摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%.
     湿度: 需要中等到较高的湿度水平，约50-70%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers wood-based nests, often inhabiting cavities in trees or wooden structures.
     巢型: 偏好基于木材的巢穴，通常栖息于树洞或木质结构的空腔中。
   • Environment: Should be provided with a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as decaying wood or a mixture of soil and organic matter.
     环境: 应提供模拟其自然栖息地的基质，如腐朽木材或土壤与有机物的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of insects, honeydew, and sugary substances.
     饮食: 杂食性；以多种昆虫、蜜露和含糖物质为食。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like mealworms or commercial ant food.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如黄粉虫或商业蚂蚁食品进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Maintain a consistent ambient temperature within the preferred range using heating elements if necessary.
     温度控制: 使用加热元件（如果需要）保持环境温度稳定在适宜范围内。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain adequate humidity levels.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持适当的湿度水平。
   • Ventilation: Ensure proper ventilation to prevent mold growth while maintaining humidity.
     通风: 确保适当的通风以防止霉菌生长，同时保持湿度。
   • Safety: Handle the colony with care to avoid disturbing the ants, as Camponotus species can bite if threatened.
     安全: 小心处理蚁群以避免打扰蚂蚁，因为弓背蚁属的蚂蚁在受到威胁时可能会咬人。