Camponotus nigroaeneus

Sugar ant at Murrumbateman, NSW

Camponotus nigroaeneus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2021
Camponotus nigroaeneus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2021
Camponotus nigroaeneus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2021
Camponotus nigroaeneus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2021
Request use of media

Identification history

Camponotus nigroaeneus 11 Mar 2021 JonLewis
Camponotus nigroaeneus 9 Mar 2021 SimoneC

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   11 Mar 2021
Good ID Simone - I had to look at it for a while to be sure it wasn't C. aeneopilosus, but the relatively long head tips it towards your ID. Cheers, Jon
SimoneC wrote:
   11 Mar 2021
Thanks Jon, in the flesh the abdomen seemed more clearly black and that swayed my choice

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 7 - image sightings only

Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Nov 2024 by SimoneC
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Trocnada dorsigera (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Heteroteucha dichroella (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Ectinorhynchus variabilis (A Stiletto Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jul 2024 by SimoneC
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 May 2024 by SimoneC
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Terentius convexus (Hornless treehopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Strepsicrates infensa (an Olethreutine moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna laesa species complex (Laesa leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pseudofoenus sp. (genus) (Unidentified bee-parasite wasp, burrowing bee parasite wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pachyprosopis (Pachyprosopula) kellyi at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Acanthinevania sp. (genus) (Hatchet wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pachyprosopis (Pachyprosopis) haematostoma (A bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa (Wasp-mimic hoverfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Macrosiagon sp. (genus) (Ripiphorid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossa terminata (Native bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Callohesma calliopsella at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Spilostethus pacificus (Milkweed bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Morna florens (Shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossa sp. (genus) (A native bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Leucospis sp. (genus) (Leucospid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Agriomyia sp. (genus) (Yellow flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile lucidiventris (Resin bee, Megachilid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ceratognathus sp. (genus) (A stag beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) (Fruit fly or Seed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Williamsita sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Ameniamima) argentifera (A Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile semiluctuosa (Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Thema protogramma (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Aporocera (Aporocera) viridis (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Podomyrma sp. (genus) (Muscleman Tree Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Xanthopimpla sp. (genus) (A yellow Ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by SimoneC

1  2  3  4  5  6  7 

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 9 Mar 2021 04:50 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • Other ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,201,779 sightings of 20,911 species in 9,296 locations from 12,731 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.