Florida Carpenter Ant
Camponotus floridanus
Florida carpenter ants live in warm southeastern habitats, nesting in rotting wood, tree cavities, leaf litter, and sometimes damp structural wood. Workers forage actively for sweet liquids, nectar, honeydew, and small animal matter, using strong mandibles to cut, carry, and defend themselves. They do not sting, but they can bite and release formic acid from the tip of the abdomen as a chemical defense. Colonies often contain striking orange-red and black workers of different sizes, including large-headed majors.
- Type
- Burrow / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Florida Carpenter Ant
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