Name: Camponotus substitutus
Taxonomy: Formicinae
Origin: South America / Argentina
Caste: monogyn, polymorphic
Queen: 14-16 mm, big and strong
Workers: 8 mm
Soldiers: 10-14mm
Food: honey water, dead and live insects
Humidity: 70 - 80%
Temperature: 20-26 ° C
Dormancy: No.
Nests: Sand nest under stones, rotten wood pieces of bark or roots
Farms: Basin, farm, islands  min. 40x30 mm / in larger colonies should pool together more.
Ground: clay sand, rocks, peat, bark
Plantation: not necessary or tropical plants
Accessories: light, heat radiators, air
Consumer Class: 1
Risk category: 2
Grade: 1
Hazards: You should for a good outbreak protection, as the workers move very quickly.
Description: Striking colouring: Black with transitions to a bright yellow. The Gaster Is black and yellow patterned
Offered amount: 1 Queen + workers (see selection)