Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ant ID
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 24-01-2009 06:22
#1
Please help ID the ant below.
It was 7-8mm long, feeding on meat. Pictured in Tanzania.
Edited by Muhammad Mahdi on 24-01-2009 06:23
Posted by Martin Suvak on 24-01-2009 11:33
#2
I am not very familiar with African ants but it is Camponotus sp. Some other photos (lateral view, head detail) could help to id at least the subgenus.
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 25-01-2009 18:25
#3
Thanks
I will upload some other photos sometime 2morrow.
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 26-01-2009 12:34
#4
Ant picture
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 26-01-2009 12:40
#5
This was the solider
Posted by Martin Suvak on 27-01-2009 11:58
#6
I was not able to give more information on it but Dr. Brian Taylor, the expert for African ant fauna, kindly replied to my question: "...It seems highly likely to be Camponotus flavomarginatus
http://www.antbase.org/ants/africa/camponotus/camponotus_flavomarginatus/camponotus_flavomarginatus.htm "
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 27-01-2009 12:42
#7
Thank you Martin for all your help. :)