Western Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus modoc

How to pronounce Camponotus modoc: //ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs ˈmoʊˌdɔk//

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Camponotus modoc, or Western Black Carpenter Ant, is a large black ant that nests in dead wood and structures, potentially causing structural damage.

Black with dark red legs; workers range in size from 7 to 13 mm (0.28 to 0.51 in).

Known as the Western Black Carpenter Ant; distinguished from C. pennsylvanicus by range and coloration.

Occurs in conifer forests and wood structures, making nests in dead wood.

Mountains of western US and southwestern Canada.

Acts as a pest by nesting in wood structures and can cause structural damage.

Can damage homes by nesting and tunneling through wood.