Camponotus nipponensis

This species is distributed from lowlands to lower mountainous regions and is relatively rare (Japanese Ant Image Database).

Identification
This species is easily separated from the other Japanese members of subgenus Myrmentoma by the abundant long hairs on its mesosoma and petiole (Japanese Ant Image Database).

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

Nomenclature

 * . Camponotus (Myrmamblys) nipponensis Santschi, 1937h: 381, fig. 12 (s.w.q.m.) JAPAN.
 * [Erroneous combination in Lasius: Kim, 1988: 119.]
 * Status as species: Azuma, 1951: 89; Chapman & Capco, 1951: 232; Onoyama, 1980: 201; Morisita, et al. 1991: 43; Bolton, 1995b: 113; Radchenko, 1997d: 813; Terayama, 1999b: 29 (in key); Imai, et al. 2003: 35; Radchenko, 2005b: 159; Guénard & Dunn, 2012: 29.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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 * Choi B.M. 1986. Studies on the distribution of ants (Formicidae) in Korea. Journal of Chongju National Teacher College 23: 317-386.
 * Choi B.M., Bang, J.R. 1992. Studies on the distribution of ants (Formicidae) in Korea (9). Ant fauna in Mt. Togyusan. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology 31:101-112.
 * Choi B.M., Kim, C.H., Bang, J.R. 1993. Studies on the distribution of ants (Formicidae) in Korea (13). A checklist of ants from each province (Do), with taxonomic notes. Cheongju Sabom Taehakkyo Nonmunjip (Journal of Cheongju National University of Education) 30: 331-380.
 * Choi B.M., and Park, K.S. 1991. Studies on the distribution of ants (Formicidae) in Korea (7). Ant fauna in Mt. Kyeryongsan. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology 30: 80-85.
 * Guénard B., and R. R. Dunn. 2012. A checklist of the ants of China. Zootaxa 3558: 1-77.
 * Kim B.J. 1996. Synonymic list and distribution of Formicidae (Hymenoptera) in Korea. Entomological Research Bulletin Supplement 169-196.
 * Kim G., and D. Lyu. 2012. Distribution of ants (Insecta, Hymenoptera) in Chiaksan Mountain, Prov Gangweon, Korea. Journal of Korean Nature 5(2): 127-129.
 * Kwon T. S. 2012. Korean ant atlas. Korea Forest Research Institute 162 pages.
 * Kwon T. S. 2015. Ant assemblages along the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range in South Korea: Human roads and temperature niche. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity 8: 152-157.
 * Kwon T.S., C. M. Lee, J. H. Chun, J. H. Sung, and S. K. Kim. 2011. Ants in Hongneung forest. Korea Forest Research Institute, 92 pages.
 * Park S.J., and B.J. Kim. 2002. Faunal comparison of ants among Cheongsando and other islands of South Sea in Korea. Korean Journal of Entomology 32(1): 7-12.
 * Park, Seong, Joon and Byung, and Kim, Jin. 2002. Faunal Comparison of Ants among Cheongsando and Other Islands of South Sea in Korea. Korean Jornal of Entomology. 32(1):7-12.
 * Terayama M., K. Ogata, and B.M. Choi. 1994. Distribution records of ants in 47 prefectures of Japan. Ari (report of the Myrmecologists Society of Japan) 18: 5-17.
 * Terayama M., and K. Murata. 1990. Effects of area and fragmentation of forests for nature conservation: Analysis by ant communities. Bull. Biogeogr. Soc. Japan 45(2): 11-17.
 * Teruyama. M. 1994. Ant fauna of Saitama Prefecture, Japan (Supplement). ARI Reports of the Myrmecologists Society (Japan) 18: 30