Camponotus gigas

Giant Forest Ant In Baroque Style Frame

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A Giant Forest Ant in a handmade wooden baroque style frame. The specimens are mounted on high quality acid free black conservation board with a black mount and striking white edge, all rounded off with baroque style corner protectors.

The Giant Forest Ants are one of the largest ants in the world. Measuring 2.1 cm for workers and 28.mm for the soldiers. They live on 90% honeydew, but can also eat other insects and bird droppings. Colonies consist of around 7,000 - sometimes they can meet for what is only described as a ritual battle, these fights can span several months.

Latin Name: Camponotus gigas

Quality: A1

Gender: Male or Female

Distribution: Can be found in all regions of Southeast Asia.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: Frame Window - 5 x 5 Inch (12.7cm x 12.7cm) / External Dimensions - 6.4 x 6.4 Inch (16.26 x 16.26cm).

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

Approx Length (cm): 2
Gender: Male
Frame Window Size (Inches): 5 x 5 Baroque
Specimen Colour: Black
Distribution: Asia
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