Camponotus irritans

Ants Queen:12-14mm
Ants Workers:6-11mm
Food:Insects and honey water
Air moisture:50-70%
Temperature:20-28°C
Nest-building:Soil nests, acrylic ,often under stones and in wood
Particularities:Very beautifully coloured Camponotus species. The queen looks small and stout, but appearances are deceptive; large major workers are much bigger. This species' worker ants are quite swift, with long legs. These colonies are easy to keep, although the queens’ foundation stage is a difficult one.