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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

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Buy Camponotus ligniperda

If you look at the available ant species, you'll quickly realize there's a wide selection to choose from. For example, you could buy the Camponotus cruentatus. However, you could also consider buying the Camponotus ligniperda. With this last ant species, you're bringing a truly special ant into your home. It's certainly one that requires some patience from the keeper.

Buying the camponotus ligniperda means you are bringing a fairly large ant into your home

Buying a Camponotus ligniperda means you're bringing a European ant into your home. These ants are quite large, and the queen can reach a length of between 16 and 20 millimeters. The soldiers of this species are also large, measuring between 10 and 18 millimeters. The hardworking workers remain small, reaching a maximum length of 9 millimeters. If you decide to buy Camponotus ligniperda, keep in mind that these ants hibernate between December and February. They prefer a temperature between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius. Incidentally, the ants thrive in temperatures between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius.

For example, you can choose a wooden nest

If you decide to buy a Camponotus ligniperda, you can choose from various nests, such as ytong nests, plaster nests, or even wooden ones. Providing the ants with plenty of insects, sugar water, and honeydew will keep them happy. These ants are characterized by their predilection for dead wood in the wild. For this reason, they particularly prefer a drier formicarium.

The ants adapt easily and experience little stress

Buying Camponotus ligniperda means you'll have a fairly large ant. They also have a striking red hue. Growth is a bit slow at first, but people still consider them attractive. They adapt to changing circumstances and experience little stress. If you're someone who's patient, it's wise to purchase this particular ant species. With this ant, you'll be bringing a large, red ant into your home, and it's sure to be noticed! So, if you're looking for a striking and active ant, you couldn't wish for a better option.

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Camponotus ligniperda

Difficulty level

2.5 / 5

Growth rate

2/ 5

Our ants

Buy Camponotus ligniperda

Buying the camponotus ligniperda means you are bringing a fairly large ant into your home

For example, you can choose a wooden nest

The ants adapt easily and experience little stress

Shipping Mon - Thurs

FREE products from € 35

Camponotus ligniperda

Difficulty level

2.5 / 5

Growth rate

2/ 5

Our ants

Camponotus ligniperda 10 pupae

Camponotus ligniperda 1 to 10 workers

Heatpack (Heated during transport)

Camponotus ligniperda queen with brood

Buy Camponotus ligniperda

Buying the camponotus ligniperda means you are bringing a fairly large ant into your home

For example, you can choose a wooden nest

The ants adapt easily and experience little stress

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