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Camponotus consobrinus
Subfamily Formicinae
This page contains pictures and information about Banded Sugar Ants that we
found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

- Length 10mm
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- Banded Sugar Ant is probably the most familiar
species of the Camponotus genus as they are a common sight in many
suburban areas.
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- As their name they likes sugar, but they are also attracted to any sweet
food. They are omnivores and can be seen foraging on ground in bush as
well as suburban area.
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- Reference and Link:
- 1. Insects of Australia and New Zealand - R. J. Tillyard, Angus &
Robertson, Ltd, Sydney, 1926, p290.
- 2. Australian
Camponotus - myrmecos.net,
2005.
- 3.Camponotus
consobrinus - Australian Insect Common Names, CSIRO, 2005.
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