Camponotus nigriceps
Black-headed sugar ant at Aranda, ACT
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| Camponotus nigriceps | JonLewis | 29 Dec 2024 | |
| Camponotus nigriceps | SimonDunstan | 27 Dec 2024 | |
| Camponotus sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 3 Apr 2019 | |
| Unverified | JanetRussell | 3 Apr 2019 |
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2 comments
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
Location information
- Coordinates 149.083550-35.256900
- Altitude 642.0m
- Places Aranda, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 2 Dec 2014 09:22 PM Recorded on
- JanetRussell Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- JanetRussell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Camponotus nigriceps Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Camponotus nigriceps Scientific name
- Black-headed sugar ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 963.3m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
3 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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