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.