Latin name: Camponotus maculatus

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Beginner, just provide a good temperature

Geographic distribution: Africa, Greece, Southwest Asia.

Habitat: Prefers steppe and dry forest.

Colony form: Monogyne

Queen: Size: 16 - 17mm Color: Dark brown to black head, Yellowish chestnut, Dark brown to black pettre with yellow spots or stripes depending on the variety.

Female workers: Size: 6 - 10mm Color: Dark brown to black head, Yellowish chestnut, Dark brown to black pettre with yellow spots or stripes depending on the variety

Major: Size 13 - 15mm Color: Dark brown to black head, Yellowish chestnut, Dark brown to black pettre with yellow spots or stripes depending on the variety

Male: Size: 11mm Color: Reddish yellow

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

Humidity: Hunting area: 30 - 50% Nest: 50 - 60%

Temperature: Hunting area: 18 - 30 ° C Nest: 24-28 ° C

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

Nest type: All types of nests will suit them, tube foundation and then dry nest with a trough in the hunting area.

Description: Camponotus maculatus are among the largest and most beautiful ants in Africa. They are very aggressive and defensive. but attacks only when disturbing the nest with very powerful mandibles.

Development: Swarming from March to July depending on the country of origin

Foundation: Set in a cloister (without food) Development: 45 days from egg to worker (depending on temperature)

Size of the colony: 10,000 individuals, the queen can reach the age of 20 years.