Camponotus sp. (genus)

A sugar ant at Uriarra Village, ACT

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 20 Apr 2019
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 20 Apr 2019
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 20 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Camponotus sp. (genus) 24 Apr 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 24 Apr 2019 Christine

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Could this be a queen? No other ants nearby, and this one was extremely camera shy. Found in a hole under a rock.

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JonLewis wrote:
   25 Apr 2019
Hi Christine, yes, she is a queen who has lost her wings and looking for a place to dig her nest. I hope you put the rock back! Cheers, Jon

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  • 20 Apr 2019 11:11 AM Recorded on
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