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Camponotus ocreatus
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nature4me
ant, big, reddish, desert -
Camponotus ocreatus
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
April 10, 2017
I usually see completely red desert ants, but this one had a black head. Could it be a Desert Carpenter Ant ? Thanks for your help...Denise K.
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on 31 December, 2017 - 5:31pm
Last updated 1 February, 2018 - 3:03pm
Locality request
Hi could you tell me where in Sedona you found this specimen? Thank you
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Rachel D. Glynn
, 2 September, 2021 - 2:06pm
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Hi Rachel, It was near Elmerv
Hi Rachel, It was near Elmerville at the south end of Sedona. Why are you asking if I may enquire ? DK
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