Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Camponotus aegyptiacus

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 29-01-2009 15:49
#1

These ants are about 1 cm long and unlike some of the species we have in Egypt are only found outside.

Edited by Jacqueline Burrell on 02-02-2009 18:31

Posted by Brian Taylor on 01-02-2009 09:29
#2

Almost certainly Camponotus aegyptiacus Emery a major worker

see our website at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~plzfg/ants/ants_of_egypt_2007/camponotus_aegyptiacus/camponotus_aegyptiacus.htm

for this and others like it.

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 01-02-2009 18:13
#3

Hi Brian

I see you are a new member, so welcome and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Thank for your help and the link to your tremendous website, it will keep me occupied for hours as insects are a new hobby and I have so much to learn.:)