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Worker Ant ID (RSA)

Started By Ra3MaN , Mar 20 2015 5:54 AM

Best Answer NorthEdge , March 20 2015 - 8:57 AM

This ant has a striking resemblance to the Camponotus maculatas photographed by Alexander Wild in Durban. It's likely the same species or a member of the maculatas group.

Links to the Major photographed by Alex Wild.

http://www.alexander...notus/i-cbkvFkM

http://www.alexander...notus/i-GcQMkbr

This is an example of a minor in the maculatas group.

http://www.alexander...tus/i-VQ7RpCW/A

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#1 Offline Ra3MaN - Posted March 20 2015 - 5:54 AM

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LocationPretoria, South Africa

Found in Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Size: 10mm (may be a major)

Nocturnal

Atlitute: ~1400m above sea

in land, semi-arid

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#2 Offline Crystals - Posted March 20 2015 - 6:06 AM

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It is a Camponotus major. I am not sure which exact Camponotus species are in your area.

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#3 Offline NorthEdge - Posted March 20 2015 - 8:57 AM Best Answer

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