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Which ant is it (Panama)?

Started By stefan_pty , Jan 29 2023 2:39 PM

Best Answer OiledOlives , January 29 2023 - 3:09 PM

Camponotus sericeiventris

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#1 Offline stefan_pty - Posted January 29 2023 - 2:39 PM

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Hello,

 

yesterday I was hiking in the forest outside of Panama City (Panama) and saw the following ant (see attachment).

 

The most similar one I found is Polyrhachis divis. 

 

However, Wikipedia says it is from Asia. Moreover, I don't remember the spikes on the back.

 

The ant was kind of big. Like the soldiers of leave cutting ants but without the huge jaws. The back was yellowish.

 

I'm really curious what kind of ant this is.

 

Thanks for helping!

 

Stefan

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#2 Offline OiledOlives - Posted January 29 2023 - 3:09 PM   Best Answer

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Camponotus sericeiventris


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#3 Offline stefan_pty - Posted January 29 2023 - 3:19 PM

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Great, I think this is the one.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

Stefan


#4 Offline Zeiss - Posted January 29 2023 - 4:16 PM

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Definitely think this is Camponotus sericeiventris.  It is a common species in central and south America.  


#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted January 29 2023 - 4:24 PM

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I concur. I saw similar golden Camponotus in Bolivia this summer, but they turned out to be a different species. These are stunning ants.
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#6 Offline T.C. - Posted January 29 2023 - 6:29 PM

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Camponotus sericeiventris


I agree. I did alot of research on the species a few weeks ago.
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