African Carpenter Ant

I am Ayodeji, and I bring to you my photographs for today. It is a black ant called Camponotus maculatus. Camponotus maculatus, of the genus Camponotus, has distinct black, smooth segments; a large thorax and abdomen; and a head about half the size of the abdomen. This ant species is very common in my environment and can often be found on leaves and trees.

Economic Importance:

1. It serves as medicine.

2. It is a pest that feeds on crops.

3. It assists in seed dispersal.

Observation link: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/290096295 or https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/292315891/edit

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