Species: Camponotus japonicus
 
Breeding difficulty: Easy
 
Castes: Yes
 
Size :
Queen: 17-19 millimeters
Workers: 6-8 millimeters
Majors: 9-14 millimeters
 
Type of foundation: Independent clastral
 
Harvest location: China
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 26-28 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 70-80%
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: No
 
Type of nest: Resinated plaster, terrarium, reconstituted stone, cellular concrete
 
Description: Camponotus japonicus is a large black Asian Camponotus. It resembles Camponotus vagus but without the significant hairiness, without diapause and with a greater need for humidity.