Camponotus sp. irritans

Camponotus irritans is very popular due to its distinctive coloring! It has no special requirements and is therefore easy to keep. Camponotus irritans has a beautiful caste, with workers measuring approximately 6-14 mm.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Camponotus irritans
- Origin =Borneo, China, Singapore
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = 15mm large, light-dark brown
- Workers = 6-14mm large, light-dark brown
- Soldiers = none
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jelly
- Arena = 21-24 degrees, approx. 50% humidity
- Nest area = 24-26 degrees approx. 50-70% humidity
- Hibernation = not present
- Substrate = Sand clay recommended
- Activity = Diurnal
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = from egg to worker 3-5 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = several 10,000 individuals