Camponotus sayi
Emery, 1893
Say's Carpenter Ant
Camponotus sayi is a of carpenter ant in the Formicidae. As a member of the large Camponotus, it shares the characteristic wood-excavating nesting typical of carpenter ants. The species was described by Emery in 1893 and is known from observations primarily in North America. Like other Camponotus species, it likely establishes colonies in dead wood and may occasionally occur in human structures when suitable moisture conditions exist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Camponotus sayi: //ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs ˈsaɪi//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Formicidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2
- Carpenter ants here and there: Camponotus spp. — Bug of the Week
- Ant bodyguards here and there: Odorous house ants, Tapinoma sessile, and carpenter ants, Camponotus — Bug of the Week
- Big black ants in the home: Carpenter ants, Camponotus spp. — Bug of the Week
- Bichos Argentinos #10 – Friday Formicine | Beetles In The Bush
- Amped-Up Ants: Caterpillars' Sugary Treats Earn Carpenter Ant Care