Western Black Carpenter Ant (Camponotus modoc)

Western Black Carpenter Ant, a reference photo — Photo: April Nobile · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Camponotus modoc or western black carpenter ant is a black carpenter ant with dark red legs. Workers range in size from 7 to 13 mm (0.28 to 0.51 in).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Black 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 herculeanus
Camponotus saxatilis
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Camponotus japonicus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Genus: Camponotus
Species: Camponotus modoc

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