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.
The eastern black carpenter ant- an ubiquitous insect across much of eastern North America- meets the southwestern end of its range in the open woodlands of central Texas. This major worker is bringing some food back to her nest. Austin, Texas, USA.
