Scientific illustration of Camponotus oblongus ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Camponotus oblongus

Species Profile Data

Scientific Name
Camponotus oblongus
Distribution
Found in 5 countries
Sri Lanka Bangladesh India Myanmar Pakistan

Camponotus oblongus Overview & Identification

Camponotus oblongus is an ant species of the genus Camponotus, family Formicidae. It is primarily documented in 5 countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India. This species is characterized by its unique colony structure and non-parasitic founding nature.

Researching Camponotus oblongus provides valuable insights into myrmecology and social social structures. Detailed taxonomic data and occurrence records can be further explored via authoritative databases such as AntWeb or the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Looking specifically at the Camponotus oblongus distribution, it has been documented across various regions. Understanding where Camponotus oblongus lives helps in identifying seasonal patterns and habitat preferences.

Colonies of Camponotus oblongus typically exhibit a unique colony structure. This species has a non-parasitic queen, meaning she can start a new colony independently.

Distribution

Highlighted regions indicate documented sightings across global databases.

1800 - 2026

Camponotus oblongus - "Carpenter Ant"

Camponotus oblongus is a beautiful species of carpenter ant, known for its generally large size and striking appearance. The queen often displays a reddish head and abdomen and is quite energetic. Workers of this species typically range from 6-10mm, while the queen is around 13mm. Like other Camponotus species, they exhibit polymorphism, meaning there are different sizes of workers within the colony. They are part of a diverse genus with over 1,000 species worldwide, and their taxonomy can be complex due to high variation.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Origin & Habitat: Thailand, Burma, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar in Forests, grasslands, urban areas, in logs and stumps, rotten branches, twigs, preformed cavities, or natural cavities, termite galleries, and exposed sites..
  • Colony Type: Monogyne (single queen), claustral (queen seals herself in) founding.
  • Size & Growth:
    • Queen: 13mm+
    • Worker: 6-10mm
    • Colony: Medium (thousands). Slow. Initially, colonies grow slowly, with about 25-40 workers in the first year and around 100 by the second year. growth.
  • Antkeeping:
    • Temperature: Not specified.
    • Humidity: Not specified.
    • Diapause: Required. Not specified at Not specified.
    • Nesting: Not specified.
  • Behavior: Not specified aggressiveness.
  • Common Issues: None specified.

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