Camponotus substitutus

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.