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Camponotus ligniperda ants require a balanced diet of both proteins and carbohydrates. Camponotus ligniperda stand as one of Europe's largest ant species. The workers measure 7-15 mm in length, and queens grow up to 18 mm.

Many of you have seen swarming winged ants and wondered what are these. These are queen ants ready to mate and start a new ant kingdom.

In an ant colony, the queen's primary responsibility is to lay eggs. The worker ants, who are also female, are doing everything else.