Camponotus lateralis

Camponotus lateralis originates from southern Europe and is a small species. It is easy to keep and develops quickly, yet it is a small species that is also very suitable for beginners and likes to live in wood.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Camponotus lateralis
- Origin = Southern Europe
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = Black, red head, 9-10mm in size
- Workers = black, dark brown, 4-7mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 18-28 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 21-25 degrees
- Hibernation = yes, from the end of October to the end of March (5-8 degrees)
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = Daytime active
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = Egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent
- Max. colony size = several hundred animals