Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Black Carpenter Ants
Camponotus pennsylvanicus are the largest and most abundant Carpenter Ants in the eastern United States. Known for their enormous queens which can reach up to an inch long, C. pennsylvanicus are a prized species among ant-keepers.
Minor Worker Size: 6 - 7 mm
Major Worker Size: 12 - 13 mm
Queen Size: 20 - 23 mm
Subfamily: Formicinae
Species Tribe: Camponotini
Coloration/Hue: Black with silver/gold pubescence
Nuptial Flight (TOY): April - July
Nuptial Flight (TOD): Night
Polymorphic: Yes
Polygynous: No
Polydomous: No