Camponotus aethiops
€17.98
The black hairy carpenter ant
Origin : Romania
Geographical distribution: Continental Europe and Central Asia
Breeding level: beginners
Habitat : Forests (especially pine forest)
Colony form: monogenous (only one queen per colony)
Colony size: up to 10.000
Size : queen: 12 - 13 mm, workers: 6 to 8 mm, major: 8 to 10 mm long
Color : Black and red/brown legs
Queen lifespan: up to 10 years
Food: Principally insects (fruit flies, little parts of crickets or cockroaches...) for the proteins and some sweet liquids or fruits
Humidity: 30-50%.
Temperature: 21 - 24°C.
Hibernation: Yes, from mid-November to early March at temperatures of 12-15°C.
Nest type: Ytong, plaster, acrylic, 3D printed nests.
- Stand out: They are large (up to 13mm) for their genus, making them fascinating to observe.
- Easy to care for: Compared to other Camponotus species, they are considered more tolerant and easier to breed.
- Slower development: Despite their slower growth, they are easy to feed, enjoying both sweet liquids and insects.
- Overall: Due to their large size, ease of breeding, and simple diet, they are a very appealing ant species for enthusiasts.