Camponotus pilicornis

Camponotus pilicornis originates from southern Europe and is perfect for beginners. It is easy to care for and forgiving of mistakes. It also maintains beautiful coloration.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Camponotus pilicornis
- Origin = Southern Europe
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = Black, yellow-brown, 16mm in size
- Workers = Black, yellow-brown, 6-14mm 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 = very aggressive
- Development = Egg to worker 4-5 weeks (temperature dependent
- Max. colony size = several thousand animals