Camponotus barbaricus

Camponotus barbaricus

Colony type: Monogyny
Colony size: up to 10,000 w.
Development rate: medium

Size:
Queen: 15-17mm
Workers: 6–9 mm
Majorów: 8 - 16 mm
Color: glossy black with a reddish veil

Nutrition: Food insects (Cockroaches, crickets), Syrup (Water / Honey with water (ratio 4: 1/3: 1/2: 1)), fruit, vegetables, jelly, cooked chicken without salt.

Humidity: Arena: 30-50% Nest: 40-60%
Temperature: Arena: 24 - 28 ° C Socket: 22 - 26 ° C

Feature of the species: They are one of the largest ants in Europe. They are very frugal, aggressive and defensive, but will only attack when the nest is in danger.

Recommended nests for breeding: acrylic, cork, plaster, aerated concrete.