Camponotus punctulatus workers busy at the nest entrance. This is one of the most common Camponotus species in subtropical South America. Ubajay, Entre Rios, Argentina
The orange, oddly blocky Camponotus rectangularis is one of the most recognizeable tree-dwelling ants of Neotropical forests. Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata, Peru.
Ant tending scale insects for honeydew. Notice that the younger scale insects have legs. These first instar scale are more mobile than the older instars, which settle down once they find a good spot for feeding. FrÃas, Santiago de Estero, Argentina