Camponotus albipes | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Formicidae |
Subfamily: | Formicinae |
Genus: | Camponotus |
Subgenus: | Myrmamblys |
Species: | C. albipes |
Binomial name | |
Camponotus albipes Emery, 1893 | |
Camponotus albipes is a species of carpenter ant in the subfamily Formicinae. [1] [2] It is found in Sri Lanka. [1]
Camponotus albipes workers measure about 3.5 mm (0.14 in) in length. [1]
Lasius is a genus of formicine ants. The type species for this genus is the black garden ant, Lasius niger. Other major members, which live in drier heathland, are the cornfield ant, L. neoniger, and L. alienus. Other species include the temporary social parasites of the L. mixtus group and the hyper-social parasite Lasius fuliginosus. Lasius flavus is also a commonly seen species, building grassy hillocks in undisturbed pasture. In the Alps, these mounds – always aligned east to catch the first rays of the rising sun – have been traditionally used by goatherds as natural compasses. Species in the subgenus Acanthomyops, in particular L. interjectus and L. claviger, are commonly known as citronella ants due to their citronella-like smell.
The Formicinae are a subfamily within the Formicidae containing ants of moderate evolutionary development.
Carpenter ants are large ants indigenous to many forested parts of the world.
Camponotus sericeus is a species of carpenter ant widely distributed in the Afrotropical and oriental regions. Additionally, Camponotus sericeus is known as a common pest that damages structures and is very difficult to get rid of.
Camponotus nearcticus, commonly named smaller carpenter ant, is a relatively small carpenter ant. Its appearance is similar to Lasius niger, commonly named the black garden ant. The ant is a household pest.
Camponotus vagus is a species of large, black, Palaearctic carpenter ant with a wide range that includes much of Europe, a large area of Asia, and part of Africa.
Camponotini is a tribe containing 2 extinct ant genera and 8 extant ant genera, including Camponotus. Ants in the Camponotini tribe are the primary hosts of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also called the zombie-ant fungus.
Technomyrmex is a genus of ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae. With 98 species, it is one of the largest and most diverse ant genera in the Dolichoderinae. The genus distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical zones with most species occurring in the Oriental-Malesian and Afrotropical regions. One species, Technomyrmex albipes is a tramp ant now widespread throughout the tropics due to human activities.
Camponotus hyatti is a species of carpenter ant. The species is native to the northern Pacific coast, from Oregon to the Baja California Peninsula. The species is characterized by its five-toothed mandibles and the smooth, shiny appearance of its clypeus, as well as a pronounced metanotal groove, lending the basal surface of the propodeum a distinct convex appearance. It commonly nests in sagebrush, Yucca, manzanita, and oak.
Camponotus auriculatus is a species of carpenter ant in the subfamily Formicinae. It is found in Sri Lanka.
Camponotus irritans is a species of carpenter ant. It is found in many Asian and Oceanian countries.
Camponotus maculatus is a species of carpenter ant.
Camponotus rufoglaucus is a species of carpenter ant. It is found from many Afrotropical, Indo-Australian, Oriental, Palaearctic regional countries.
Camponotus thraso is a species of carpenter ant. The type species is found from Sri Lanka.
Camponotus variegatus is a species of carpenter ant.