Origin: Nearctic Region: United States. Neotropical Region: Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil (type locality), Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela. Palaearctic Region: Italy.
Habitat: Camponotus atriceps are commonly found in diverse habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas. They often nest in soil, rotten wood, or under stones.
Colony Type: Camponotus atriceps colonies are typically monogynous, with a single queen.
Queen Size: The queen of Camponotus atriceps can measure between 16 to 18 mm in length.
Worker Size: Workers of this species vary in size, with the smallest workers measuring around 5 mm and larger workers reaching up to 13 mm in length.
Food: Camponotus atriceps is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of food sources including small insects, honeydew, nectar, and other plant materials.
Humidity: They prefer environments with moderate humidity levels, typically between 40% to 60%.
Temperature: Maintain the temperature for Camponotus atriceps colonies around 22-28°C (72-82°F).
Hibernation: Camponotus atriceps colonies may reduce activity during cooler months but do not undergo true hibernation.
Colony Size: These colonies can vary in size, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand individuals, depending on environmental conditions and available resources.
Difficulty: Difficulty level to care for Camponotus atriceps: 3/5. This species requires moderate attention to humidity and temperature, as well as specific dietary needs, making them moderately challenging to care for.
About Camponotus atriceps:
Camponotus atriceps is a species of ant with a wide distribution across the Nearctic, Neotropical, and Palaearctic regions. They are commonly found in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas, where they nest in soil, rotten wood, or under stones. Colonies of Camponotus atriceps are typically monogynous, with a single queen, which can measure between 16 to 18 mm in length. Workers vary in size, with the smallest measuring around 5 mm and larger workers reaching up to 13 mm. They have an omnivorous diet, consuming small insects, honeydew, nectar, and other plant materials. Maintaining moderate humidity levels between 40% to 60% and temperatures around 22-28°C (72-82°F) is essential for their well-being. While they may reduce activity during cooler months, they do not undergo true hibernation. With proper care, colonies of Camponotus atriceps can thrive and grow, making them a moderately challenging but rewarding species for ant enthusiasts.