Camponotus acutirostris

Wheeler, 1910

Camponotus acutirostris is a of carpenter ant described by Wheeler in 1910. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent regions of northern Mexico, occurring in arid and semi-arid environments. As a member of the Camponotus, it nests in wood and exhibits the typical carpenter ant of excavating galleries rather than consuming wood as a food source.

Camponotus acutirostris by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Camponotus acutirostris: /ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs əˌkjuːtɪˈrɒstrɪs/

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Habitat

Arid and semi-arid environments including desert scrub, grasslands, and riparian corridors in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Nests in dead wood, including standing dead trees, fallen branches, and stumps.

Distribution

Native to Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, and Chihuahua and Baja California in Mexico.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'acutirostris' derives from Latin 'acutus' (sharp, pointed) and 'rostrum' (beak, snout), likely referring to a morphological feature of the or .