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.
When threatened, a worker Camponotus sericeiventris tucks her gaster under her body, aiming the acid-ejecting acidopore forward at the perceived threat.
Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
When threatened, a worker Camponotus sericeiventris tucks her gaster under her body, aiming the acid-ejecting acidopore forward at the perceived threat.
Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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