Camponotus nigriceps

Black-headed sugar ant at Hawker, ACT

Camponotus nigriceps at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Camponotus nigriceps at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Camponotus nigriceps at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Camponotus nigriceps at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Camponotus nigriceps 10 Apr 2020 JonLewis
Camponotus nigriceps 10 Apr 2020 JonLewis
Camponotus consobrinus 9 Mar 2020 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Apr 2020
Hi Alison, sorry about the delay in the ID. This ant is very similar to Camponotus consobrinus, but doesn't have a light yellow band at the front of the gaster and it is much hairier, which you can just see in your excellent photos. The first photo shows a major, with its very large head, while the others are normal workers. Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 14 Feb 2020 08:51 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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