Camponotus lateralis care sheet

Camponotus lateralis is an attractive bicoloured carpenter ant from the Mediterranean region, monogynous and polymorphic (with major workers). A wood-dwelling, xerophilous species with rather slow development, it forms colonies of moderate size.

General information:

Difficulty level: moderate

Geographic distribution: Mediterranean region / Southern Europe

Origin: Southern France

-Queen size: 7-10mm

-Worker size: 3-7mm (polymorphic, majors present)

-Polygynous: no (monogynous)

-Mature colony size: around 2,000 workers

Maintenance information:

Humidity: 10-15% (xerophilous species, keep the nest dry)

Temperature: 22-27°C (ideal at 26°C)

Diapause: Yes (mandatory, 10-15°C for about 3 months)

Nests: Any nest suits them (prefer a dry nest)

Food: insects, sugary liquids

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