Camponotus consobrinus

1 Banded sugar ant at Crooked Corner, NSW

Camponotus consobrinus at Crooked Corner, NSW - 24 Sep 2010
Camponotus consobrinus at Crooked Corner, NSW - 24 Sep 2010
Camponotus consobrinus at Crooked Corner, NSW - 24 Sep 2010
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Camponotus consobrinus 12 Oct 2021 JonLewis
Camponotus consobrinus 11 Oct 2021 Milly

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I think this is a Banded Sugar Ant (Camponotus consobrinus) - however not sure because of the apparent break in the orange band. Is this normal for these ants?

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JonLewis wrote:
   12 Oct 2021
Hi Milly, nice photos. The break in the band seems to be normal but is not common. Cheers, Jon
Milly wrote:
   12 Oct 2021
Thanks Jon - good to know! I'm learning all the time - info appreciated! Regards, Kay

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  • Euphorbia. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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