Camponotus atriceps

• Queen: 16-18mm
• Workers: 6-9mm
• Majors: 9-12mm

Color: Brown head and back, yellow abdomen, abdomen with brown stripes. The queen is almost all dark brown.

Camponotus atriceps ants feed on a varied diet including:

• Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
• Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Jelly
• Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
• Honey

Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!

• Humidity: Arena: 40-60%, Nest: 50-60%
• Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Camponotus atriceps ants are known for their large size and beautiful coloration.

It is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, gypsum, or aerated concrete for breeding Camponotus atriceps ants. These materials provide a suitable environment for their growth and development.