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Carpenter Ants

Camponotus sp.

Description:

These ants are eating the sap on a SeaGrape Tree. I followed the trail to this area where they have removed the cambium, and according to a local entomologist, are enjoying a meal of sweet Sea Grape sap.

Habitat:

Siesta Key: Sarasota FL

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2 Comments

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

I think they will bite but not cause a reaction like Fire Ants.

Arun
Arun 11 years ago

nice spotting .. got any bite :)

ceherzog
Spotted by
ceherzog

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 1, 2012
Submitted on Jun 1, 2012

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