Close-up with a Camponotus castaneus minor worker. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA - 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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Camponotus caryae, one of the smallest carpenter ants in North America.

Urbana, Illinois, USA

Camponotus castaneus worker carrying a cocoon through an underground tunnel. Although members of the genus Camponotus are commonly referred to as "carpenter ants", this species nests not in wood but in soil.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

Peonies produce droplets of nectar on their developing flower buds, attracting ants that may help protect the flower from herbivores. Here, Camponotus castaneus drinks from a peony in an urban garden.

Urbana, Illinois, USA

Camponotus castaneus feeding on nectar from a developing peony bud.

Urbana, Illinois, USA

Camponotus castaneus feeding from a peony bud.

Urbana, Illinois, USA

Camponotus castaneus minor worker in the brood nest.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

Close-up with a Camponotus castaneus minor worker.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

Camponotus castaneus worker with cocoons in the brood nest.

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Camponotus chromaiodes. This species is similar to the common black carpenter ant C. pennsylvanicus but can be recognized by the red coloration around the waist.

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, Illinois, USA

Close-up with a Camponotus castaneus minor worker.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

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Keywords: macro hymenoptera formicidae formicinae camponotus worker ant red ant clypeus ant portrait ant head camponotus castaneus orange ant ant teeth ant mandibles ant head closeup ant face

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Camponotus

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