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Camponotus larvae development issue


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#1 Offline Californian Anter - Posted August 20 2017 - 1:30 PM

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Well I've hit another issue. My Camponotus Vicinus has around 10 larvae, and they're all 1st instar. Problem is, they've literally been this big for a MONTH, even though I give them insects like houseflies and green bottle flies. As for sugar, they have sugar water every day. Their nest is a test tube setup in a box full of sand (I didn't have any other substrate). What am I doing wrong? Does bright light affect their growth? I would really appreciate advice.


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#2 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted August 20 2017 - 1:42 PM

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Componotus can take an insanely long time to mature. However, I think the problem could be you're keeping them in a cold or cooler area. what's the average temperature of where you're keeping them? That may be the issue.


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#3 Offline Californian Anter - Posted August 20 2017 - 1:47 PM

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Componotus can take an insanely long time to mature. However, I think the problem could be you're keeping them in a cold or cooler area. what's the average temperature of where you're keeping them? That may be the issue.

The area I keep them is probably always in the 70's.


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#4 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted August 20 2017 - 2:00 PM

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Keep them in about the 80's


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#5 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted August 20 2017 - 5:43 PM

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My Camponotus queen's brood often stop growing for no reason, only to have an insane growth spurt a month later.


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#6 Offline Californian Anter - Posted August 21 2017 - 4:03 PM

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My Camponotus queen's brood often stop growing for no reason, only to have an insane growth spurt a month later.

Oh that's nice to know, thanks.


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