Camponotus subbarbatus
Banded Carpenter Ants
Camponotus subbarbatus are very popular for their rich, chestnut-colored exoskeletons and yellow bee-like abdominal bands. Although members of the Myrmentoma species group, C. subbarbatus minor workers are uniquely shaped and are occasionally mistaken for Formica workers.
Minor Worker Size: 4 - 5 mm
Major Worker Size: 6 - 7 mm
Queen Size: 11 -12 mm
Subfamily: Formicinae
Species Tribe: Myrmentoma
Coloration/Hue: Chestnut with amber/gold bands
Nuptial Flight (TOY): April - May
Nuptial Flight (TOD): Night
Polymorphic: Yes
Polygynous: Yes
Polydomous: No
$160.00Price
Size
3 - Medium
Difficulty
1 - Beginner
Rarity
2 - Uncommon