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There are over 1,000 species of carpenter ant. All belong to the genus Camponotus.

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Scientific name for ants?

The scientific name for ants is formicidae.


Scientific name of the ant?

The scientific name of the ant is Formicidae, a family within the order Hymenoptera. The taxonomy of ants is complex, with over 12,000 identified species worldwide, each with its unique scientific name.


The difference between flying ants and carpenter ants or are all flying ants carpenter ants?

Not all flying ants are carpenter ants. However, all carpenter ants can fly. There are various types of flying ants. Carpenter ants can be distinguished by their larger size and reddish tone to their body.


Scintic name for an ant?

The scientific name for a black Carpenter ant is Camponotus pennsylvanicus. The scientific name for a red "fire" ant is Solenopsis invicta. Ants are also related to wasps and bees, belonging to the order Hymenoptera.


What is the scientific name for solar ants?

it is ants


How did the carpenter ant get its name?

Carpenter ants prefer dead, damp wood to build their nests in.


Is black carpenter ants bites venomous?

No, carpenter ants are not venemous at all.


What is the scientific name for ant?

There is no one specific scientific name in binomial nomenclature for ants as there are many different species, however all ants belong to the family Formicidae, which makes all ants formicidae (Which is both the singular and plural form). This term, formicidae could be used as the scientific name for ants as they are the only member of family Formicidae. There are also some common scientific names for specific species of ants including:Black carpenter ant: Camponotus pennsylvanicusGiant forest ant: Camponotus gigasTexas Leaf-cutter ant: Atta texanaSee the related link for more information.


What is the scientific name for bulldog ants?

The scientific name for bulldog ants is Myrmecia. They are a genus of aggressive and highly venomous ants native to Australia.


What is the scientific name for the acid in ants?

The acid in ants is formic acid.


What is the scientific name of ants?

Ants in general don't have a scientific name, each species of ant has scientific names. for example: - Jerdon's jumping ant (species of ant found in India) sci name: Harpegnathos saltator - Weaver ant (found in Australia & asia) sci name: Oecophylla smaragdina Get my point? Hope I helped anyway


How do carpenter ants nest?

Their galleries are in wood vs soil, hence the name.