Camponotus irritans

Ants Queen: 12-14mm
Ants Workers: 6-11mm
Food: Insects and honey water
Air moisture: 50-70%
Temperature: 20-28°C
Nest-building: Soil nests, acrylic ,often under stones and in wood
Particularities: Very beautifully coloured Camponotus species. The queen looks small and stout, but appearances are deceptive; large major workers are much bigger. This species’ worker ants are quite swift, with long legs. These colonies are easy to keep, although the queens’ foundation stage is a difficult one.