Camponotus vagus
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Camponotus vagus is a species of large, black carpenter ant with a wide range that includes much of Europe, a large area of Asia, and part of Africa.
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Camponotus vagus – Lateral view
Formica rufa
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Formica rufa, also known as the red wood ant, southern wood ant, or horse ant, is a boreal member of the Formica rufa group of ants, and is the type species for that group, being described by Linnaeus
Camponotus vagus
…i.e. "black giant ant". In 2008, the Chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV) was reported for the first time in this species and another species of ant, Formica rufa. CPPV affects bees, ants, and mites. vagus. Formica vaga Scopoli, 1763: 312 (w.) AUSTRIA. Latreille, 1802c: 96 (w.q.m.). Hauschteck, 1961: 221 (k…
A Formica rufa sideview
A caterpillar being bitten by F. rufa
Patrolling F. rufa
Detail of the head. Picture from antweb.org casent0173863