Distribution area : Southern Europe
Difficulty level: 1.5/5
Queen size: 14-17 mm
Worker size: 8-16 mm
Soldier size: Majors
Hibernation: October-February at 15 degrees
Growth rate: 1.5/5
Temperature: 22-26 degrees
Optimal temperature: 24-25 degrees
Recommended nest type: Ytong, acrylic
Diet: insects, sugar water, honey, etc.

Camponotus barbaricus is a species in the Formicinae subfamily. They grow slowly at first, but your patience will be rewarded. They are very large ants with a black and reddish hue that are particularly fond of sweeteners. They will grow slowly at first, but once the colony reaches 30+ workers, they will grow much faster!