




Camponotus pennsylvanicus
The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is a big, black ant that loves to build its home in wood. They work together in groups to find food and keep their nest safe.
Habitat: Forests
The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is a large, robust ant, entirely dull black in color, sometimes with faint reddish legs. It has a distinctive large head and a single, prominent node connecting its thorax and abdomen, making it look very sturdy.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A queen ant can live over 15 years, starting a whole new colony all by herself!
Some worker ants are "scouts," finding new food far from home!
They "farm" tiny aphids, guarding them for their sweet honeydew treats!
When building nests, they push out "frass," a sawdust-like digging waste!
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant can carve intricate nests inside wood because of its powerful mandibles.
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant has an ability to spray formic acid from its abdomen that helps them repel attackers.
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant can lift objects many times its own body weight because of its strong muscles.
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant has an advanced chemical communication system that helps them share complex information.
These ants enjoy a varied diet of sweet liquids and protein from other insects and carcasses.
Aphis gossypii
Ants guard aphids for their sweet honeydew.

Dryocopus pileatus
Woodpeckers dig into nests to eat these ants.
Formica subsericea
These ants scavenge dead or hunt smaller ant species.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Don't disturb ant nests; they are busy working and can bite if scared.
20-25 mm
6-12 mm
365-5475 days
These ants enjoy a varied diet of sweet liquids and protein from other insects and carcasses.
Forests
Foraging
6
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot White Mulberry and Mourning Dove.
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New Jersey, US
You might spot Great Egret, Eastern White Pine, and Haircap Moss.
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Pennsylvania, US
You might spot Partridgeberry, Eastern Hemlock, and American Beech.
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