Home › Species › Camponotus

Camponotus

Ant genus · 1101 species · 177 countries

Genus
Camponotus
Subfamily
Formicinae
Tribe
Camponotini
Distribution
Found in 177 countries
Colony form
monogynous, polygynous, optionally polygynous, oligynous, oligogynous
Nuptial flight
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species count
1101 species (2 fossil)

About Camponotus

Camponotus is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Formicinae (tribe Camponotini) . AntScout currently documents 1101 species in this genus, distributed across 177 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla.

Species in this genus exhibit monogynous and polygynous and optionally polygynous and oligynous and oligogynous colony structures. Monogynous colonies have a single reproductive queen, making them straightforward to start from a single founding queen - ideal for beginner ant keepers. Polygynous colonies can host multiple queens, allowing for rapid colony growth.

Nuptial flights of Camponotus species have been recorded during: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. These flights are when new queens and males leave the nest to mate - the best time to find a founding queen in the wild.

Where Camponotus Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 177 countries:

AfghanistanAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAngolaAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBeninBolivia, Plurinational State ofBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChileChinaColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran, Islamic Republic ofIraqIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKorea, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesia, Federated States ofMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNicaraguaNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSloveniaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwan, Province of ChinaTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuela, Bolivarian Republic ofViet NamVirgin Islands (U.S.)Wallis and FutunaYemenZambiaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Camponotus have?

The genus Camponotus includes 1101 species documented on AntScout, spread across 177 countries. 2 of these are fossil species.

Where do Camponotus ants live?

Camponotus species are found in 177 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

When do Camponotus ants have their nuptial flight?

Nuptial flights of Camponotus species have been observed in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. This is the best time to find a founding queen in the wild. Use the AntScout flight calendar for species-specific predictions.

Can I buy Camponotus ants?

Camponotus ants may be available from ant dealers depending on your region. Some species are popular in the hobby and regularly sold as founding queens or small colonies. Check local antkeeping communities or specialty shops in your country.

Are Camponotus ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Camponotus species are beginner-friendly with straightforward care requirements, while others may need specific conditions. Browse the individual species profiles below for care difficulty and requirements.

All Camponotus Species (1101)

Click a species to view its full profile, including distribution map, care information, nuptial flight calendar, and identification photos.