★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus Aeneopilosus
Description:
Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a distinctive Australian carpenter ant known for the fine golden hairs covering its abdomen, giving workers a soft, velvety appearance. Its hardy nature and predictable behavior make it a visually impressive yet manageable species for captive care.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a rewarding experience. Workers are deliberate, with erratic foraging patterns and visible brood care. Colony growth is slow to moderate, allowing for long-term management. Their unique appearance and stable behaviour make them an excellent display species for keepers of all experience levels.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 6–10 mm
Queen Size: 13–15 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
sugars: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term display colonies
✔ Educational or observation-focused setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus Aeneopilosus
Description:
Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a distinctive Australian carpenter ant known for the fine golden hairs covering its abdomen, giving workers a soft, velvety appearance. Its hardy nature and predictable behavior make it a visually impressive yet manageable species for captive care.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a rewarding experience. Workers are deliberate, with erratic foraging patterns and visible brood care. Colony growth is slow to moderate, allowing for long-term management. Their unique appearance and stable behaviour make them an excellent display species for keepers of all experience levels.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 6–10 mm
Queen Size: 13–15 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
sugars: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term display colonies
✔ Educational or observation-focused setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.