Camponotus sp. (genus)

A sugar ant at Stromlo, ACT

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 3 Jul 2021
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 3 Jul 2021
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 3 Jul 2021
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Camponotus sp. (genus) 8 Jul 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 6 Jul 2021 Christine

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I assume the larger one is a queen?

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JonLewis wrote:
   8 Jul 2021
Hi Christine, the large ant could be a queen, but I think it's more likely to be a major worker. The species could be C. aeneopilosus but could also be C. nigroaeneus, so have just IDed to genus level. Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Jul 2021 02:48 PM Recorded on
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