Camponotus dryandrae

Very large, widespread species that is common in the Darling Range. Nests in the Darling Range are often found in compacted laterite clay around the boles of trees, but are also made directly into soil. C. dryandrae is found in the south-west and goldfields of Western Australia. (Heterick 2009)

Identification
Heterick (2009) - The distribution of erect and sub-erect setae on the propodeum distinguishes C. nigriceps from the similar C. dryandrae; setae being continuous along the propodeal dorsum in C. nigriceps, and concentrated near the propodeal angle in C. dryandrae.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  dryandrae. Camponotus dryandrae McArthur, in McArthur & Adams, 1996: 27, fig. 19 (s.w.) AUSTRALIA.