Camponotus sansabeanus

(Buckley, 1866)

Camponotus sansabeanus is a of carpenter ant native to western North America and parts of the southern United States. It belongs to the large Camponotus, which comprises over 1,000 species worldwide. Like other carpenter ants, it excavates wood to create nest galleries rather than consuming wood as food. The species is found in diverse ranging from arid western regions to more humid southeastern localities.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Camponotus sansabeanus: /ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs ˌsænsəˈbiːənəs/

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Distribution

Western United States, northern Mexico, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

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