Emery-1893
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Camponotus subbarbatus
Bearded Carpenter Ant
Camponotus subbarbatus, commonly known as the bearded carpenter ant, is a species of carpenter ant native to eastern North America. It belongs to the large genus Camponotus, which comprises over 1,000 species worldwide. As a carpenter ant, it excavates wood to create nest galleries rather than consuming wood for nutrition. The species is distinguished by morphological features related to its 'bearded' appearance, though specific details of this trait are not well documented in the provided sources.
Formica obtusopilosa
Blunt-haired Mound Ant
Formica obtusopilosa is a species of mound-building ant in the family Formicidae, described by Carlo Emery in 1893. It belongs to the large genus Formica, which includes many species known for constructing prominent soil mounds. The species epithet 'obtusopilosa' refers to blunt or obtuse hairs, a morphological characteristic used in its identification. Like other Formica species, it is a social insect living in colonies with a division of labor among workers, queens, and males.