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Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Copyright © 2008 John R. Maxwell

Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Rancocas, Rancocas Nature Center NJAS, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
May 2, 2008
Size: Maybe around 6 mm?
Found on the outside cellar door of the office building in a very wooded area.

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Camponotus pennsylvanicus Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 2 January, 2009 - 11:01pm
Last updated 3 January, 2009 - 8:27am

Sounds about right for the Id
Sounds about right for the Id.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 3 January, 2009 - 6:07am

 
Thanks
I appreciate the help.
… John R. Maxwell, 3 January, 2009 - 8:27am

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