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.