Camponotus vitiosus

This species of the Camponotus genus is fairly difficult to come by. You see, these ants live on trees and because of their colouration they blend in quite well, making them very difficult to find. Also, they are incredibly good climbers and they use that to their advantage by avoiding conflict. They are rarely aggressive even when the colony has grown quite large.

Size & colony type
Queen: aprox. 8mm – 10mm
Workers: aprox. 5mm – 9mm
Soldiers: n/a
Colony type: monogyne
Colony size: about 300 – 400 workers per colony
Keeping difficulty: Moderate. They require higher temperatures

Habitat
Distribution: Japan, Korea, China
Habitat: often found in forests
Natural nest: they often build their nests in crevices and hollow parts of trees
Suitable formicaria: Ytong-, plaster- and 3D nests are all suitable for this species
Recommended humidity: 50% – 70%
Recommended temperature: 24°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: yes, from november till march
Claustral: yes, no need to feed until the first workers arrive
Matingflight period: june – july
Egg to worker: 8 to 12 weeks depending on how they are being kept