Camponotus nearcticus, commonly named smaller carpenter ant, is a relatively small carpenter ant. Its appearance is similar to Formica subsericea, commonly named the black garden ant.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Nearctic Carpenter Ant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Camponotus quadrinotatus
- Camponotus fallax
- Camponotus caryae
- Camponotus vitiosus
- Uwari keihitoi
- Camponotus nipponensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Camponotus
- Species
- Camponotus nearcticus
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