Camponotus variegatus (Formicidae)

Camponotus variegatus
(Formicidae)

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Note that the common name "Hawaiian carpenter ant" is misleading; this ant is NOT native to Hawaii.

Species description or overview

Camponotus variegatus information from the Urban Knowledge Master
The biology, behavior, and control of Camponotus variegatus are presented in this University of Hawaii informational bulletin.

Identification

Key to ant species in Hawaii
13 physical characteristics are the basis of this computer-assisted key for identifying the 48 species of ants in Hawaii.

AntWeb field guide to the ant species of Hawaii
Images of 20 of the ant species of Hawaii help to identify the species.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Camponotus variegatus
Nomenclatural information about Camponotus variegatus is provided by ITIS.

Fauna Europaea -- Taxon Details
taxonomic information and links to information on this species distribution in Europe (specific) and worldwide (general) is available here.

Camponotus variegatus (Smith, 1858) taxonomy from ITIS
ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, lists taxonomic data for Camponotus variegatus and allows searches of other databases.

Pest alerts

Camponotus variegatus overview from the Urban Knowledge Master
A description and management information on the Hawaiian Carpenter Ant (Camponotus variegatus) are in this University of Hawaii publication promoting homeowner education.

Impacts

Assessment of agonism among invasive ant species in Hawaii using individual and group bioassays (abstract)
Agonistic behavior among five invasive ant species in Hawaii were assessed, with Pheidole megacephala displaying the highest level of aggression (Entomological Society America Annual Meeting, 2006).

Discussion forums

Pacific Ant Group e-mail list (PAG-L@HAWAII.EDU)
The Pacific Ant Group discussion forum facilitates communication toward preventing establishment of Red Imported fire ant and other invasive ants on Pacific islands.

Prevention

Change in Quarantine Action Policy for Ants Intercepted from Commodities Destined to the State of Hawaii
A policy change regarding quarantine action for ants intercepted from commodities in Hawaii is detailed here. The revised policy went into effect 10 April 2002.

Images

Camponotus variegatus images (Starr)

Images of Camponotus variegatus (Formicidae) (carpenter ant are provided by from Forest and Kim Starr.

Camponotus variegatus high resolution images
Extreme closeups of Camponotus variegatus and a link to Ants_Hawaii identification aid are on this Discovery Life page.

Ants in Hawaii images
Images of many ant species found in Hawaii are on this page of photos taken by Neil Reimer, Hawaii State Department of Agriculture.

Distribution

Insects and other invertebrates from Laysan Island (1963)

This paper provides an annotated list of the insects and other invertebrates recorded from Laysan Island in the Leeward Chain of the Hawaiian Islands. Historical records and references for several ant species are included.

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