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Scientific Name Camponotus vicinus Common Name Carpenter Ant Habitat Forested areas and is often found in rotted wood and in dead standing trees. Also have been reported in structures. Seasonality Found late April until Late September. Identification

Camponotus vicinus is distinguished by a carinate ridge on the clypeus and a flattened base of the antennal scape. Lack hair on the gena, which is dull and not uniform in colour. Have graduated erect bristles on the…

Camponotus vicinus is distinguished by a carinate ridge on the clypeus and a flattened base of the antennal scape. Lack hair on the gena, which is dull and not uniform in colour. Have graduated erect bristles on the flexor surface of the tibia. Colours can vary, but tend to have a reddish-black head, with dark brown thorax and light brown to almost golden legs and gaster (Hansen and Klotz, 2005).

Read More + Life History Colonies are polygynous and may contain over 100 000 workers. Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info Omnivourous and will tend aphids on trees. Range Found throughout western North America, but have only one record from Alberta from the Peace River area.