Camponotus fulvopilosus

Camponotus fulvopilosus, commonly known as the Karoo balbyter ant and yellow-haired sugar ant, is a species of carpenter ant endemic to the arid regions of Southern Africa.

Range and habitat

Camponotus fulvopilosus is found in rocky habitat in the arid regions of western Southern Africa; from Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Namibia and South Africa.

Behaviour

When threatened, Camponotus fulvopilosus spray formic acid from its venom gland. When returning from foraging, the Karoo balbyter uses path integration along with landmark navigation to find its way back to the nest.