
Camponotus vagus
Subfamily: Formicinae Tribe: Camponotini
Are among the largest ants in Europe. They are very aggressive and defensive. but only attack if the nest is disturbed.
DIFFICULTY
EASY – Suitable for beginners
QUEEN
Size: 14 – 16mm Color: black, hairy, large and strong
WORKERS
Size: 6 – 13mm Color: black, very silvery hairy, very polymorphic (minor, media and major workers)
FOOD
Honey solution, sugar solution, insects
TEMPERATURE
Arena: 18 – 28 ° C Nest area: 21 – 24 ° C
HUMIDITY
Arena: 30 – 50% Nest area: 50 – 60%
FORMICARIUM
SIZE:M/L ANTCUBE. Acrylic, glass, plaster, cork
HIBERNATION
Yes, from the end of October to the end of March at 5 – 8 ° C
COLONY SIZE
up to several thousand workers
SUBSTRATE
Nest: sand-loam, cork, softwood, digfix, plaster. Arena: sand-loam,
MALES
Size: 9 – 11mm Color: black, slender
SOLDIERS
N/A