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Sugar Ant
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Sugar Ant [Camponotus consobrinus]
Sugar Ants are relatively large ants with an orange-brown middle and black head and abdomen. They commonly make a nuisance of themselves in and around people's homes. Their name comes from a liking for sugar, but they are attracted to any sweet food. They are omnivores and can be seen foraging under street or house lights during the summer months. They also collect nectar and other secretions from plants, as well as honeydew from aphids and other plant-eating invertebrates such as caterpillars. They tend aphids much like farmers tend their stock, moving them around and protecting them from predators.
Distribution: Throughout Australia.
Habitat: Urban areas, forests and woodlands, heath.
Status: Common
Size: Workers 5-15 mm.
Sting: No sting. |
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Stephen!
It's very informative shot about the ant,but the quality of the shot injured,also I think You don't need to write such big band for its name bottom of the shot,I try for a WS,But was difficult to reach a nice result,hope you don't mind dear.
Thanks for sharing.
Best Regards
M
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