5,744 observations
Banded Sugar Ant
Camponotus consobrinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hymenoptera βΊFamily: Formicidae βΊGenus: Camponotus
About
The banded sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus), also known as the sugar ant, is a species of ant native to Australia. A member of the genus Camponotus in the subfamily Formicinae, it was described by German entomologist Wilhelm Ferdinand Erichson in 1842. Its common name refers to the ant's liking for sugar and sweet food, as well as the distinctive orange-brown band that wraps around its gaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Banded Sugar Ant is Camponotus consobrinus.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
- Banded Sugar Ant belongs to the genus Camponotus.