Camponotus guidae

Identification
McAurthur (2007) - The species is presumed dimorphic due to the absence of medium workers in the SAMA collection. The presumed nearest relative Camponotus simpsoni has short setae on its scape raised to about 45°.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  guidae. Camponotus guidae McArthur, 2007b: 107, figs. (w.) AUSTRALIA.

Worker
Major Mesosoma: in lateral view, with a few scattered erect setae, glossy; pronotum convex; mesonotum weakly convex; metanotum a trench; propodeal dorsum convex anteriorly then mostly straight; propodeal angle indistinct about 170°; ratio dorsum/ declivity indistinct, about 1; node on the petiole with anterior face straight, summit sharp, posterior face straight. Head: sides convex, tapering to the front; vertex straight; width greatest behind eyes; frontal area indistinct; frontal carinae much wider at the centre than at the front; clypeus anterior margin projecting, bounded by obtuse corners with a weak concavity between; clypeus surface near nude; median clypeal carina distinct; erect setae under head < 10. Appendages: flat-lying setae on outside of tibiae raised to < 10°, flat-lying setae on scape indistinct. Colour varies from dark brown to black, legs much lighter and yellowish.

Minor Mesosoma: in lateral view, with a few scattered erect setae, glossy; forms a uniform convexity; propodeal angle indistinct; node on the petiole with anterior face straight, summit sharp, posterior face straight. Head: sides convex parallel; vertex straight; width greatest at eyes; frontal area indistinct; frontal carinae mostly parallel; clypeus anterior margin projecting, convex; clypeus surface near nude; median clypeal carina distinct; erect setae under head < 10. Appendages: flat-lying setae on outside of tibiae raised to < 10°; flat-lying setae on scape indistinct. Colour varies from dark brown to black, legs much lighter and yellowish.

Etymology
From Latin guida = guide, named after Guides Australia (formally Girl Guides) who administer the property "Douglas Scrub" where the species was found.