Golden carpenter ant. Close-up of a golden carpenter ant (Camponotus sericeiventris), showing its jaws (mandibles, centre) and long antennae (upper le

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Golden carpenter ant. Close-up of a golden carpenter ant (Camponotus sericeiventris), showing its jaws (mandibles, centre) and long antennae (upper left and right). Carpenter ants (Camponotus sp.) are large ants that are indigenous to many parts of the world. They prefer dead, damp wood in which to build nests. C. sericeiventris is found in Central and South America, where it ranges from Mexico to Argentina.

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