Camponotus ligniperdus – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

The Ant Farming Charter on our Camponotus ligniperdus:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, led by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Perfect Ant Farmer's Guide offered and satin sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed free from parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood at dispatch,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
6. Delivery guaranteed in good health: partial refund in case loss of workers, total in the event of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
8. Species present in France, non-invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony taken over and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions ).
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Offered with your colony: “Le Guide du Parfait Antculteur”
with more than 10 PDF pages to know your ants and take care of them!

Very beautiful and large species feeding on liquids like our diluted nutrient powder and small insects. The impressive size of the queen, then of the workers which grow larger over time, makes Camponotus ligniperdus very impressive to observe. It is larger than Camponotus herculeanus and is one of the largest ants in Europe.

Lover of wood, it will live without difficulty in the majority of artificial anthills but will particularly appreciate a nest made of cork or wood. It is possible to offer him wood chips to help him build his nest. However, beware of the humidity that is difficult to manage in this type of anthill, or the parasites that can develop there in a closed environment.

A high temperature is necessary for its development (27°C) and Camponotus ligniperdus being more fragile than other species, it is advisable to take good care of it by minimizing the stress (vibrations, too strong light, too much space in the beginning etc).

Often not recommended for beginners, perfect conditions and quality equipment nevertheless make it possible to obtain superb results from the first or second year.

Size of the Camponotus ligniperdus queen: about 15mm
Size of the workers: 6/7mm.
Up to 15mm for the majors who arrive later in the colony. Day temperature: 27-30°C for good development
Night temperature: 19-24°C.
Humidity: Low.
Only small part of the nest should be moist. Wintering: 3 months at 8 to 17°C, possibly shorter.
Keep an eye on the humidity and continue to feed the ants during this period. Species incompatible with gel anthills, like all colonies with a queen!

Photo 1: © Yvain Samuel. Photos 2 & 3: © Christophe Quintin. Gallery HERE.