Technical sheet of the ant (Camponotus substitutus)
Scientific Name: Camponotus substitutus
Taxonomic Classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Formicidae
- Genus: Camponotus
Distribution: This species is primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including countries like Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and other areas of Central and South America.
Physical Description:
- Size: Workers of this species can vary in size, but generally, they are relatively large, reaching lengths of up to several centimeters. Queens are even larger.
- Color: Workers of Camponotus substitutus typically have a black or dark brown coloration, with certain variations depending on the geographical location.
Ecological Interactions:
- Camponotus substitutus interacts with a variety of other species in its habitat, including plants, other insects, and vertebrate animals.
- Its interactions with plants can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the plant species and specific habitat conditions.
