Camponotus Ligniperda

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The Camponotus Ligniperda is one of the largest Camponotus species available. This species likes dry conditions, so it does not suffer from humidity. This species grows slowly at the beginning, but after 50 workers the pace increases.

Specifications

Scientific name Camponotus Ligniperda

Dutch name The common Giant ant

Difficulty class 1. Advanced

Queen | Gyne: 16-18 mm

Workers: 6-8 mm

Type of colony: Monogyn, 1 queen per nest.

Type of nest: 3D launcher Outworld

Temperature:  20-25 degrees

Hibernation: October-March at +/- 10-15 degrees

Our advice: a little cooler

keep in winter around 15 degrees.

For example in the basement, cooler attic or shed.

Our experience: even in winter at room temperature

these ant colonies continue to develop well.

Food: Sugar or honey water and small insects:

Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies or half crickets / half dubia

Humidity: may be dry, otherwise 50/60%

foundation: Clausstral

Distribution area: central - Europe

The color of the ants: Black - Red