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Camponotus ligniperda, one of the largest ant species in Europe. In the wild they live in dead wood, which is why 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
Color of the ant: black, red
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Queen size: 16-18 mm
Worker size: 6-8 mm
Soldier size:/
Temperature: 20 to 24 degrees
Optimal temperature: 23-24 degrees
nest humidity: 50 to 60%
humidity outside world: 30 to 50%
Winter rest: October-March at +-10-15 degrees
Growth rate: 2/5
Growing to a number of workers: +- 10,000 workers
Subfamily: Formicinae
Foundation: claustral
Colony formation: monogynous (can have one queen per nest)
Care:
Food: insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubias. Sugars such as beetlejelly, byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew etc.
Food needs: normal
From how many workers to a nest: from about 25+ workers move to a small nest.
Recommended nest type: ytong, acrylic, 3d, AntLab Fusion Nes16
They are difficult to establish at first, but once they reach 30+ workers they will develop a lot faster. With the right nutrition and plenty of rest, they will certainly grow into a nice large colony.
Difficulty
2.5 / 5
Growth rate
2/ 5
