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Camponotus castaneus

Photo by Stephanie R.
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Description:

Reddish in color and about 9-10 mm in length. Found on a cup plant protecting leaf hopper nymphs.

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Comments (4)
Stephanie R.
Thank you for the ID Sckel! I agree, it looks like Camponotus castaneus. Because of your help, I am learning a lot more about insects:)
The MnMs
Very nice spotting, Stephanie!
Sckel
Wow, stephanie. I love ants, and these are fantastic photos. Nymphs are the genus Entylia and ant Camponotus. maybe Camponotus castaneus (http://www.alexanderwild.com/Ants/Taxonomic-List-of-Ant-Genera/Camponotus/) . :) thanks for sharing

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