Species: Camponotus pilicornis
 
Breeding difficulty: Medium
 
Castes: Yes
 
Size :

  
Queen: 16-17 millimeters
  
Workers: 6-8 millimeters
  
Soldiers: 10-15 millimeters

 
Type of foundation: Independent clastral
 
Harvest location: France
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 26-28 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 60-70%
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at around 15 degrees
 
Type of nest: Reconstituted stone, resinated plaster, terrarium, cellular concrete
 
Description: Camponotus pilicornis is a fairly rare species from southern Europe, it has a yellow-orange color which makes it one of the most beautiful species of European Camponotus.