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.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
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