Latin name: Camponotus vestitus

Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae, Tribe: Camponotini

Breeding level: Beginner, just provide a good temperature

Geographical distribution: Africa, Senegal for ours

Habitat: Prefers steppe and dry forest.

Colony form: Monogyne

Queen: Size: 14 - 15mm Color: Head, thorax and legs reddish, Gastre with a strong hairiness with golden reflections

Workers: Size: 6 - 10mm Color: Head, thorax and legs reddish, Gastre with a strong hairiness with golden reflections

Major: Size 13 - 15mm Color: Head, thorax and legs reddish, Gastre with a strong hairiness with golden reflections

Male: Size: 11mm Color: Matte black

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foundation: takes place in a cloistered manner (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.