Camponotus auriventris

This species of the Camponotus genus is quite popular because of it’s green metallic sheen on it’s large abdomen. Also, unlike many other species of the Camponotus genus, this particular species is primarly active during the day, which means that they do the majority of their work during daylight hours.

Size & colony type
Queen: aprox. 12mm
Workers: aprox. 6mm – 10mm
Soldiers: n/a
Colony type: monogyne
Colony size: about 1,500 – 2,500 workers per colony
Keeping difficulty: Easy. They are relatively easy to keep even though they do require higher temperatures to thrive

Habitat
Distribution: Asia
Habitat: often found in forests
Natural nest: they often build their nests underground
Suitable formicaria: Ytong-, plaster-, 3D- and acrylicnests are all suitable for this species
Recommended humidity: 50% – 70%
Recommended temperature: 22°C – 28°C
Nutrition: a sugar source such as honey or sugarwater and a protein source such as prey insects like crickets or fruitflies. Insect jelly is also a suitable feeder since it contains both sugar and protein and varius other beneficial components

Misc
Hibernation: no
Claustral: yes, no need to feed until the first workers arrive
Matingflight period: may – june
Egg to worker: 7 to 9 weeks depending on how they are being kept