Community identification
Carpenter ant
Camponotus sp.
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera; Formicidae
- Size
- Workers are typically about 6–13 mm long; queens are larger.
Natural Habitat
Woodlands and buildings, nesting in dead or damp wood and wall cavities.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on insects, honeydew, and sugary or protein-rich foods.
Behavior Patterns
Social ants living in colonies; workers forage and may enter homes. They excavate wood to make galleries but do not eat it.
Risks & Benefits
Can damage structural wood when colonies nest indoors; outdoors, they help recycle wood and prey on other insects.