Latin name: Camponotus habereri

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Intermediate, temperatures must be respected

Geographical distribution: Japan to Taiwan

Habitat: Tropical Subtropical Forest

Colony form: Monogyne

Queen: Size: 14 - 15mm Color: brown rusty head and thorax, gastric yellowish with brown edges on the anterior abdominal rings, with strong thorax.

Female workers: Height: 6 - 9mm Color: brown rusty head and thorax, yellowish gastric with brown margins on the anterior abdominal rings, with strong thorax

Major: Size 10 - 13mm Color: brown rusty head and thorax, gastric yellowish with brown edges on the anterior abdominal rings, with strong thorax

Male: Size: 11mm Color: black

Food: Honeydew and insects: like flies, mealworms, mosquitoes and small crickets; also fruits

Humidity: Hunting area: 30 - 50% Nest: 50 - 70%

Temperature: Hunting area: 21 - 35 ° C Nest: 24-28 ° C

Hibernation: No, but winter break is recommended from November to March at room temperature

Nest type: Plexiglass nest, nest with classical tube or plaster, reconstituted stone nest

Description: Camponotus habereri is an extremely attractive Asian species with beautiful colors. The colonies reach an average size of a few hundred workers.

Development: Swarming at the beginning of the rainy season

Foundation: Claustral (without food) Development: 35 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

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