Camponotus vitiosus

Name: Camponotus vitiosus
Origin: East Asia (Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong)
Queen: approx. 8 – 10 mm
Workers: approx. 4 – 7 mm
Food: Honey or sugar water as well as insects (e.g. fruit flies)
Humidity: 50 – 80%
Temperature: 18 – 30 degrees
Winter Dormancy: Yes, from October to March at 6 – 10 degrees
Nest Type: Acrylic, Ytong or glass tank
Colony Size: up to approx. 200 workers (monogynous)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Camponotus vitiosus:

Advantages:
A compact, easy-to-handle East Asian carpenter ant species that is also well suited for smaller nest setups.

Disadvantages:
Requires a reliable, multi-month winter dormancy at cool temperatures.

Care:
Test tube nest at the start, later a compact nest made of acrylic, Ytong or glass with a connected outdoor arena.

Feeding:
Offer honey or sugar water as well as feeder insects regularly.

Winter Dormancy:
Hibernate from October to March at 6 – 10 degrees in a cool, frost-free location.