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.
A major worker of Camponotus suffusus guards the nest entrance. Although many people think of Camponotus as the wood-inhabiting carpenter ants, many species nest in soil.
Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
A major worker of Camponotus suffusus guards the nest entrance. Although many people think of Camponotus as the wood-inhabiting carpenter ants, many species nest in soil.
Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
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