Camponotus palkura

Nothing is known about the biology of .

Identification
McArthur (2007) - The presumed nearest relative Camponotus tricoloratus has sparse long erect setae on its mesosoma.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  palkura. Camponotus palkura McArthur, 2007b: 111, figs. (w.) AUSTRALIA.

Description
Major Mesosoma: in lateral view, erect setae plentiful except on propodeal anterior dorsum which is nearly nude; an even convexity from the anterior of the pronotum to the propodeal angle; metanotum distinct, narrow; propodeal angle about 160°; ratio dorsum/declivity about 2; node on the petiole with anterior face convex, summit sharp, posterior face convex. Head: sides convex, with the anterior half tapering to the front; vertex straight; frontal carinae diverging; frontal area diamond shape; clypeus anterior margin projecting, straight; clypeus integument glossy; median clypeal carina indistinct; plentiful long erect setae under head. Appendages: outside of tibiae with indistinct flat-lying setae raised to about 5°, about 9 bristles in a row inside; setae on scape flat-lying, indistinct. Colour varies from yellow to reddish yellow.

Minor Mesosoma: in lateral view, erect setae plentiful except on propodeal anterior dorsum which is nearly nude; an even convexity from the anterior of the pronotum to the propodeal angle; metanotum distinct and narrow; angle about 160°; ratio dorsum/declivity about 3; node on the petiole with anterior face convex, summit sharp, posterior face convex. Head: sides straight and parallel; vertex convex; frontal carinae mostly parallel, close together; frontal area a diamond shape; clypeus anterior margin projecting, convex; clypeus integument glossy; median clypeal carina distinct; plentiful long erect setae under head. Appendages: with indistinct flat-lying setae on outside of tibiae raised to <5°, about 9 bristles in a row inside; setae on scape flat-lying, indistinct. Colour: mostly yellow.

The species is presumed dimorphic due to the absence of medium workers in the SAMA collection.

Etymology
Named from the word palkura = yellowish in the Pangkala Aboriginal language of Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.