Camponotus nigriceps

Black-headed sugar ant at Conder, ACT

Camponotus nigriceps at Conder, ACT - 28 Mar 2017
Camponotus nigriceps at Conder, ACT - 28 Mar 2017
Camponotus nigriceps at Conder, ACT - 28 Mar 2017
Camponotus nigriceps at Conder, ACT - 28 Mar 2017
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Camponotus nigriceps 3 Apr 2017 samreid007
Camponotus nigriceps 3 Apr 2017 samreid007
Camponotus consobrinus 2 Apr 2017 michaelb

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In Rob Roy Reserve, in the hills to the east of Banks.

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samreid007 wrote:
   3 Apr 2017
Nice shots! Camponotus consobrinus looks very similar to this species, but the part of its gaster closest to the petiole is orange, whereas with nigriceps the entire gaster is black.
michaelb wrote:
   3 Apr 2017
Thanks Sam

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  • 28 Mar 2017 07:16 PM Recorded on
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