Camponotus kiusiuensis

Kim and Kim (1994) reported this species is found in trees and the vicinity of roots.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: Japan, Republic of Korea.

Biology
This species is a possible host for the temporary parasite (Sakai, 1990).

Nomenclature

 * . Camponotus (Paramyrmamblys) kiusiuensis Santschi, 1937h: 379, figs. 11, 14 (w.q.) JAPAN.
 * [Misspelled as kuisiuensis by Chapman & Capco, 1951: 243; misspelled as kiushiuensis by Azuma, 1953: 5, Azuma, 1977: 116.]
 * Imai, 1966: 119 (k.).
 * Status as species: Azuma, 1951: 88; Chapman & Capco, 1951: 243; Azuma, 1953: 5; Azuma, 1955: 80; Onoyama, 1980: 201; Terayama, 1991: 167; Morisita, et al. 1991: 42; Bolton, 1995b: 106; Radchenko, 1997d: 813; Terayama, 1999b: 29 (in key); Imai, et al. 2003: 37; Terayama, 2009: 215; Ran & Zhou, 2011: 68.

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