Camponotus holosericeus is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 5000 workers. They have a medium development rate and come in different sizes: queens are 16-20mm, workers are 8-11mm, and majors are 11-15mm. They have a gray body with golden hair and their diet consists of food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked food.