Camponotus fulvopilosus

This is a beautifully colored Camponotus species from southern Africa, which also stands out due to its exceptional behavior. This species lives in steppes and semi-deserts, which is why it's not difficult to keep in captivitiy. A noticeable characteristic is the good eyesight and its impressive size.

• Taxonomy: Subfamily: Formicinae
• Origin: Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa
• Color: black, gaster with dense orange hairs, sometimes interrupted by median bare patches
• Size: Queen: about 17 - 18 mm / Minor: about 9 - 10 mm / Media: about 11 - 14 mm / Major: about 15 - 19 mm
• Dormant phase: in nature from June to end of August, temperatures up to +7 °C at night, up to 20 °C during the day
• Nutrition: honey/sugar water and insects
• Temperature: from warm to very hot: about 24 - 34 °C
• Soil conditions: sandy/rocky soil
• Nest building: porous concrete, plaster or soil nests
• Planting: typical plants of arid areas
• Specifics: very colourful and good eyesight

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