Chestnut Carpenter Ant Drone
Camponotus castaneus (drone)
Chestnut carpenter ant drones emerge from southeastern United States colonies during the reproductive season and fly in search of virgin queens. They feed chiefly on sugary liquids when opportunities arise, but their brief adult lives are devoted primarily to mating rather than nest work or foraging. Unlike workers, males have wings, large eyes, and a slender build suited to detecting and pursuing queens in the air. After mating, a drone does not help establish or maintain the colony.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Chestnut Carpenter Ant
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- Chestnut Carpenter Ant Drone