A Camponotus (Myrmmobrachys) ant feeds from the nectaries of an Inga plant. The plant presumably gains protection from herbivorous insects by attracting ants in this manner. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Camponotus

is abundant and diverse nearly everywhere in the world. This ubiquitous formicine genus contains our familiar carpenter ants, as well as some tropical weaver ants and desert honeypot ants.

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Peeling back a leaf reveals a colony of Camponotus weaver ants.

Misahuallí, Napo, Ecuador

Camponotus weaver ant worker.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

Camponotus foragers often travel in small packs. Here, a hunting party wanders across a patio floor at night.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia

Camponotus (Myrmmobrachys) workers feed from a bird dropping. These ants house bacterial symbionts (Blochmannia) in their guts that allow them to process such nitrogen-rich resources.

Alluriquín, Pichincha, Ecuador

A Camponotus major worker.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia

A Camponotus (Myrmmobrachys) ant feeds from the nectaries of an Inga plant. The plant presumably gains protection from herbivorous insects by attracting ants in this manner.

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador

A colorful Camponotus worker carries a cocoon to safety when her nest is disturbed by the photographer.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia

Camponotus workers tend to eggs deep in the nest.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia

Camponotus sp. worker, foraging.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia

A Camponotus (Myrmmobrachys) ant feeds from the nectaries of an Inga plant. The plant presumably gains protection from herbivorous insects by attracting ants in this manner.

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador

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Camponotus

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