Latin name: Camponotus texanus

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Beginner

Geographical distribution: United States

Habitat: Meadow and Forest

Colony form: Monogynous

Queen: Size: 15 - 16mm Color: Orange-red head and thorax and shiny black gastre

Workers: Size: 6 - 9mm Color: Orange-red head and thorax and shiny black gastre

Major: Size 12 - 14mm Color: Orange-red head and thorax and shiny black gastre

Male: Size: 13mm 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 texanus is a magnificent, extremely prolific species.

Development: Swarming from June 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.