Camponotus barbaricus

Camponotus barbaricus in comparison to C. ligniperda small, even if the layman in reference to the name of other dimensions are expected. This day-and night-active species is defensive and aggressive, particularly its mandibles, it effectively.

 About the chemical communication via pheromones also use the ant genus Camponotus acoustic signals in the event of a hazardous situation. The head drum heavy on the ground, so that the "knock characters or vibrations on the ground by other Nestmates may be exercised. This is a special adaptation to the nest (= wood), to which the biological evolution.

Origin: Southern Europe 
Hibernationfrom Oct. - March when temperatures of 10-14 ° C 
Caste: polymorphic (= Major, media and minor workers) 
Size / color of the queen: about 17mm, head and abdomen black, maroon Breast 
Size / color of the workers: about 10 mm, head and abdomen black, maroon Breast 
Formicarien: This kind of preference in nests under rocks and soil. 
Feeding: honey solution, smaller insects such as Pinkies, Mehlwürmer and cricket, fruit 
Accessories: a light or heat source is used in this type thermopile (= heat-loving) recommended to the ant temperatures between 25-30 ° C to offer. A partial source of heat such as a Heizstein is often used as a "tanning bed" is used. Use Formicarien with a cutout, so the "Run" the circumstances of the cable without problems. Moreover, when a moonlight lamp in this nocturnal species is also an observation made without the day-night Rhymus influence. 
Classification: holding Class 1 (= very strong) 

Shipping Info: No delivery at temperatures above 30 ° C