Latin name: Camponotus US CA02

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Intermediate level

Geographical distribution: United States, California

Habitat: Meadow and Forest

Colony form: Monogynous

Queen: Size: 22 - 23mm Color: Black head and thorax and orange-yellow abdomen

Workers: Size: 10 - 15mm Color: Black head and thorax and orange-yellow abdomen

Major: Size 20 - 22mm Color: Black head and thorax and orange-yellow abdomen

Male: Size: 20mm Color: Black

Food: Honeydew and insects: such as flies, mealworms, mosquitoes and small locusts; also fruit.

Humidity: Hunting area: 50 - 60% Nest: 50 - 70%

Temperature: Hunting area: 20 - 32 ° C Nest: 24-28 ° C

Hibernation: Yes mandatory from November to March between 12 and 15 degrees.

Type of nest: All types of nests will suit them, plexiglass, tube and reconstituted stone.

Description: Camponotus US CA02 is the largest Camponotus in the United States, it is really huge with magnificent colors.

Development: Swarming from May to July

Foundation: Occurs in a cloistered manner (without feeding) Development: 30 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

Size of the colony: Several thousand individuals, the queen can reach the age of 15 years.