Camponotus hildebrandti (Forel, 1886)

Workers are large, with head lengths recorded at approximately 2.6 mm excluding mandibles. The antennae are notably long, reaching up to 8.7 mm, and the posterior tibiae measure between 4.0 and 4.2 mm. Measurements for queens and males are not widely documented in primary taxonomic literature.

This species is endemic to Madagascar. Verified records indicate its presence in the central highlands and eastern forest regions, including provinces such as Antananarivo and Toamasina.

Inhabits the humid forests and transitional woodland environments of Madagascar. While specific nesting sites are under-researched, its subgeneric classification suggests an arboreal or wood-nesting preference common to other Malagasy Camponotus.

Primarily nocturnal or crepuscular, a common trait among many large-bodied Camponotus species in tropical environments to avoid desiccation and diurnal predators.

Generalist foragers that likely utilize floral and extrafloral nectar, as well as hemipteran honeydew. They are also opportunistic scavengers of small invertebrates.

Typical of its genus, this species likely forms monogynous colonies established by a single queen. Mature colonies likely consist of a few hundred to several thousand workers with a distinct minor and major worker caste system.