Species: Camponotus ligniperda 
 
Breeding difficulty: Medium
 
Castes : Yes 
 
Size :
Queen: 17-18 millimeters
Workers: 5-10 millimeters
        Soldiers: 14-16 millimeters 

Foundation type: Independent claustrum
 
Harvesting area: France 
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Growing temperatures: 20-24 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 70-80
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids 
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at 10-15 degrees 
 
Colony type: Resin plaster, cellular concrete, reconstituted stone, terrarium
 
Description: Camponotus ligniperda is the largest Camponotus species in Europe. It is a slow-growing species due to its long diapause of 4/5 months.