Camponotus ligniperda

Campontous lignepterans are among the largest European ant species. They have a noticeably large gaster and prefer sunny and warm locations. Camponotus lignepterans thrive in coniferous and mixed forests and are easy to care for, making them the perfect species for beginners.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Camponotus Ligniperda
- Origin = Central Europe
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = Black with some red, 16-18mm in size
- Workers = dark brown-black to slightly reddish, 6-14mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jelly
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 18-28 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 21-24 degrees
- Winter dormancy = from the end of October to the end of March at about 5-10 degrees
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = predominantly diurnal
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = egg to worker 2-4 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = approx. 10,000 animals