Camponotus nicobarensis（尼科巴弓背蚁）

Camponotus nicobarensis（尼科巴弓背蚁）

1. Colony Structure (殖民结构):

   • Monogynous: Typically has a single queen per colony.
     单后制: 通常每个殖民地有一只蚁后。
   • Queen Body Length: Approximately 5.0 mm.
     蚁后体长: 约5.0毫米。
   • Worker Body Length: Ranges from 4.0 mm to 5.5 mm.
     工蚁体长: 范围为4.0毫米至5.5毫米。

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

   • Temperature: Prefers a temperature range of 24-30°C.
     温度: 适宜温度范围为24-30摄氏度。
   • Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, around 70-80%.
     湿度: 需要较高湿度水平，约70-80%。

3. Nesting Recommendations (巢室推荐):

   • Nest Type: Prefers arboreal nests, often nesting in trees or wooden structures.
     巢型: 偏好树栖巢穴，常在树木或木质结构中筑巢。
   • Environment: Should be kept in a substrate that mimics their natural habitat, such as a mixture of bark, wood, and organic matter.
     环境: 应保存在模拟其自然栖息地的基质中，如树皮、木材和有机物的混合物。

4. Food Sources (食物来源):

   • Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of foods including insects, honeydew, nectar, and plant materials.
     饮食: 杂食性；以多种食物为食，包括昆虫、蜜露、花蜜和植物材料。
   • Supplementary Feeding: Can be supplemented with protein-rich sources like small insects, seeds, and sugary substances.
     补充喂食: 可以用富含蛋白质的食物，如小昆虫、种子和糖类物质进行补充。

5. Other Maintenance Tips (其他饲养建议):

   • Temperature Control: Ensure the ambient temperature is maintained consistently within the preferred range.
     温度控制: 确保环境温度稳定保持在适宜范围内。
   • Humidity Maintenance: Regularly mist the habitat to maintain high humidity levels.
     湿度维持: 定期为栖息地喷水以保持高湿度。
   • Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation to prevent mold growth while maintaining humidity.
     通风: 提供充足的通风以防止霉菌生长，同时保持湿度。
   • Safety: Handle with care as Camponotus species can be defensive and may bite if threatened.
     安全: 小心处理，因为弓背蚁属的蚂蚁具有防御性，受到威胁时可能会咬人。