Camponotus sp. (genus)
A sugar ant at Stromlo, ACT
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| Camponotus sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 8 Jul 2021 | |
| Unverified | Christine | 6 Jul 2021 |
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I assume the larger one is a queen?
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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
Location information
- Coordinates 149.012459-35.295022
- Maps Piney Ridge Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11)
- Places Stromlo, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 3 Jul 2021 02:48 PM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Camponotus sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Camponotus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- A sugar ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1650.1m Recorded at altitude
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