Camponotus nigriceps

Black-headed sugar ant at Aranda, ACT

Camponotus nigriceps at Aranda, ACT - 2 Dec 2014 09:22 PM
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Identification history

Camponotus nigriceps 29 Dec 2024 JonLewis
Camponotus nigriceps 27 Dec 2024 SimonDunstan
Camponotus sp. (genus) 3 Apr 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 3 Apr 2019 JanetRussell

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JonLewis wrote:
   4 Apr 2019
Hi Janet, this is a queen who has lost her wings, which is why her back is so big and muscly. She is looking for somewhere to dig a nest. Can’t be sure of the species from the photo though, but it is interesting. Cheers, Jon
JanetRussell wrote:
   8 Apr 2019
Thanks Jon. Very interesting feedback. Janet

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