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Western carpenter ant
Camponotus modoc
47.221, -121.02
Field Notes
Description:
A black carpenter ant with dark red legs, thin waste, bent antennae and shiny bands of hairs on the abdomen. These are workers generally 7 to 13 mm.
Habitat:
Spotted on a rotting log in a mostly pine and fir forest. Occur in western North America.
Notes:
Known to tunnel thru wood to expand there living area which can cause structural damage to homes and wooden structures.
Reference Links:
Camponotus modoc - Wikipedia
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PublishedApril 14, 2018
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