Camponotus hyatti

Emery, 1893

hyatti is a of in the . It is to the Pacific coast of western North America, ranging from Oregon to the Baja California Peninsula. The species is distinguished by specific morphological features including five-toothed and a smooth, shiny . It nests in including sagebrush, Yucca, manzanita, and oak.

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Camponotus hyatti: //ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs ˈhaɪ.ætaɪ//

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Identification

Distinguished from other by the combination of five-toothed , smooth and shiny , and pronounced metanotal groove creating a convex propodeal surface. These characters are visible with magnification and allow separation from in the Pacific coastal region.

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Appearance

to large . with five distinct . smooth and shiny in appearance. Metanotal groove pronounced, giving the surface of the propodeum a distinctly convex profile.

Habitat

Nests in including sagebrush, Yucca, manzanita, and oak. Occupies coastal and near-coastal environments of the Pacific region.

Distribution

to the northern Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon southward through California to the Baja California Peninsula.

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