Camponotus zonatus

Emery, 1894

Caribbean Banded Carpenter Ant

Camponotus zonatus is a of carpenter ant in the Camponotus, first described by Emery in 1894. Originally described as a of Camponotus extensus, it is now recognized as a full species. The 'Caribbean Banded Carpenter Ant' reflects its geographic distribution in the Caribbean region. Like other members of the genus Camponotus, it nests in wood and exhibits the characteristic traits of carpenter ants, including polymorphic and colony nesting in wooden substrates.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Camponotus zonatus: /ˌkæmpəˈnoʊtəs zoʊˈneɪtəs/

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Distribution

Caribbean region

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Camponotus extensus zonatus by Emery in 1894, later elevated to status.

Observation Data

As of the knowledge cutoff, iNaturalist records 1171 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.

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