Camponotus consobrinus

Banded sugar ant at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Camponotus consobrinus at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 3 Apr 2019
Camponotus consobrinus at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 3 Apr 2019
Camponotus consobrinus at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 3 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Camponotus consobrinus 1 Jul 2019 JonLewis
Camponotus nigriceps 30 Jun 2019 michaelb

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Near the Murrumbidgee River upstream of Point Hut Crossing.

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JonLewis wrote:
   2 Jul 2019
Hi Michael, C. nigriceps and C. consobrinus are very similar overall, but the orangy band on the front end of the abdomen (gaster) is pretty much diagnostic around this region. Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Apr 2019 07:52 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus viminalis Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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