Camponotus sp. (genus)

A sugar ant at Bungonia, NSW

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Bungonia, NSW - 15 May 2023 10:56 AM

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Identification history

	Camponotus sp. (genus)	16 May 2023	JonLewis
	Unverified	15 May 2023	trevorpreston

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Ants 4-5mm. I found them while moving leaf litter around. There seemed to be a few in amongst leaf litter but didn't see any nest.

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JonLewis wrote:

16 May 2023

Hi Trevor, probably Camponotus claripes, but not sure. Cheers, Jon

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Location information

Coordinates 150.010755 -34.800512
Altitude 588.9m
Maps Bungonia National Park Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Places Bungonia, NSW

Sighting information

10 Abundance
15 May 2023 10:56 AM Recorded on
trevorpreston Recorded by
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trevorpreston Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

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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