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