Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Hormiga carpintera negra americana
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Black Carpenter Ant
The largest carpenter ant in North America, entirely black. Creates galleries in dead wood. Slow-growing but very long-lived colony. Ideal for North American hobbyists or those seeking a large exotic species.
22–28 °C
50–70%
3,000–10,000
November – March
🐌 Slow
Every 5 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Need more protein than other Camponotus during brood season. Eat more at night.
May – July
Warm, humid nights (18–25°C) after rain. Mainly nocturnal, attracted to artificial lights.
One of the few ants with a nocturnal nuptial flight. Queens are large and easy to find under lights in summer.
This species produces soldiers (majors) with differentiated morphology.
Mainly nocturnal. Bite hard if threatened. Major workers are noticeably large.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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