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Camponotus herculeanus

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Common NameBlack Carpenter Ant SeasonalityFound foraging may until late September or early October, but is dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around March. IdentificationWorkers of C. herculeanus range from ~6.0 to 13.0 mm in length, are usually black with distinctive dark red legs and propodeum. The antennal scape lacks erect hairs and does not extend past the top of the head. The clypeus lacks a medial ridge or notch ((Hansen and Klotz, 2005).
Scientific Name Camponotus herculeanus Common Name Black Carpenter Ant Habitat Found in wooded areas and nest almost exclusively in standing deadwood. (Hansen and Klotz, 2005). Seasonality Found foraging may until late September or early October, but is dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around March. Identification
Workers of C. herculeanus range from ~6.0 to 13.0 mm in length, are usually black with distinctive dark red legs and propodeum. The antennal scape lacks erect hairs and does not extend past the top of the head. The…
Workers of C. herculeanus range from ~6.0 to 13.0 mm in length, are usually black with distinctive dark red legs and propodeum. The antennal scape lacks erect hairs and does not extend past the top of the head. The clypeus lacks a medial ridge or notch ((Hansen and Klotz, 2005).
Life History Colonies are usually monogamous, but can be comprised of several queens and tens of thousands of workers. The workers are divided into 2 polymorphous castes, majors and minors. (Hansen and Klotz, 2005). Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info Omnivorous; will take insects, fruit, seeds, sap and farm aphids. (Hansen and Klotz, 2005). Range Found across the northern part of North America in the boreal forest from Alaska to New Foundland and south along the American west in forested areas (Hansen and Klotz, 2005). Notes The most common carpenter on ant in Alberta. Can sometimes be structural pests in houses and other wood structures. (Hansen and Klotz, 2005).

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"Species Details - Camponotus herculeanus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-38508. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Specimen Information

There are 32 specimens of this Species.

32 results plotted on map in 18 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

BIRD36218 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2010-05-15

UASM335076 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River Collected ByBergeron, C. Date Collected2003-06-01/2003-08-30

UASM335077 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River Collected ByBergeron, C. Date Collected2003-06-01/2003-08-30

UASM335078 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335213 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2012-05-04

UASM424136 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424137 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Louise Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-29

UASM424138 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424139 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-30

UASM424140 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Louise Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-29

UASM424141 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424142 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Tonquin Valley Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-25

UASM424143 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424144 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton, Rainbow Valley Campground Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-06-18

UASM424145 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mountain Park Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424146 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Flatbush Collected ByNur, O. Date Collected1964-06-01

UASM424147 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424148 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Louise Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-29

UASM424149 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Flatbush Collected ByNur, O. Date Collected1964-06-01

UASM424150 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Celestine Lake Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-24

UASM424151 - Camponotus herculeanus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Tonquin Valley Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-25

Adult Seasonal Distribution