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Banded Sugar Ant - 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
 
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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Last updated: September 30, 2006.