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Camponotus ligniperda, one of the largest ant species in Europe. In the wild, they live in dead wood, so they prefer a dry formicarium. It is a very beautiful and large species with a red hue.
Specifications:
Scientific name: Camponotus ligniperda
Dutch name: common giant ant
Distribution area: Central Europe
Ant color: black, red
Difficulty level: 2.5/5
Queen size: 16-18 mm
Size of worker: 6-8 mm
Soldier size:/
Temperature: 20 to 24 degrees
Optimal temperature: 23-24 degrees
nest humidity: 50 to 60%
outside humidity: 30 to 50%
Winter rest: October-March at +-10-15 degrees
Growth rate: 2/5
Grow to a number of workers: +- 10,000 workers
Subfamily: Formicinae
Foundation: claustral
Colony formation: monogyne (can have one queen per nest)
Care:
Food: Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, and honeydew.
Food requirement: normal
How many workers should go to a nest?: When there are about 25+ workers, move them to a small nest.
Recommended nest type: ytong, acrylic, 3d, AntLab Fusion Nes16
They're difficult to establish at first, but once they reach 30+ workers, they'll develop much faster. With the right nutrition and plenty of rest, they'll surely grow into a large, beautiful colony.
Difficulty level
2.5 / 5
Growth rate
2/ 5
