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Carpenter ants prefer dead, damp wood to build their nests in.

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What is the carpenter ant's scientific name?

There are over 1,000 species of carpenter ant. All belong to the genus Camponotus.


What worker ant lives the longest live carpenter ant fire ant or odorous house ant?

Between the carpenter ant, fire ant, and odorous house ant, the carpenter ant lives the longest. Carpenter ants can live up to 7 years.


When was Black carpenter ant created?

Black carpenter ant was created in 1773.


Scintic name for an ant?

The scientific name for a black Carpenter ant is Camponotus pennsylvanicus. The scientific name for a red "fire" ant is Solenopsis invicta. Ants are also related to wasps and bees, belonging to the order Hymenoptera.


How many legs does a carpenter ant have?

A carpenter ant has 6 legs, like all other insects. These legs are attached to the thorax of the ant and are used for walking, climbing, and carrying objects.


Is a carpnter ant a carnivore?

A carpenter ant is considered to be a carnivore. The diet of the carpenter ant includes dead insects, live insects, meats, fats, and foods that include sugar.


Size of the Black Carpenter Ant?

Carpenter ants are larger in size than other species of ants. The queen carpenter ant can be identified because of her grayish hue and black stripes down her back.


What type of ant in Florida is called bull nosed ant?

I think it is the same as the Florida carpenter ant.


Can a small red ant and a carpenter ant breed to create a red and black ant?

No. They dont cross breed.


What kind of ant has an orange-red translucent body and a black head?

Red velvet ant also known as cow killer. It's not an ant but a wingless female wasp.


How do you know you have a carpenter ant infestation?

When the carpenter ants surprising keep coming into your house everyday


What happens if you get bit by an acrobat or carpenter ant?

You get hit.