Camponotus sp. (genus)

A sugar ant at Bruce, ACT

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Camponotus sp. (genus) 12 Nov 2020 JonLewis
Camponotus sp. (genus) 12 Nov 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 4 Nov 2020 eCalaby

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User's notes

Ants with large abdomens some were burrowing (presumably nest building)

2 comments

eCalaby wrote:
   7 Nov 2020
looks similar to a suspected Camponotus spp. sighting on Canberra Nature Map. Apologies for the poor quality image (they were a very fast ant)
JonLewis wrote:
   12 Nov 2020
Sorry for the slow reply - yes, I agree it is a Camponotus queen. I can't be certain which species, but suspect it could be Camponotus intrepidus. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Nov 2020 06:10 PM Recorded on
  • eCalaby Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

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