Polymorphic workers ranging from small minors to larger, broad-headed majors.
Fine-art photographic collection
Camponotus druryi
An East African carpenter ant adapted to warm coastal and island habitats.
About this species
Camponotus druryiForel, 1886
Information reviewed15 July 2026
Camponotus druryi is an East African carpenter ant recorded from the coastal region and islands including Zanzibar. Its detailed biology is not extensively documented, so the profile emphasises verified distribution and conservative genus-level natural history.
Taxonomy
Animalia · Arthropoda · Insecta · Hymenoptera · Formicidae · Formicinae · Camponotini · Camponotus
Source checked · checked 2026-07-15
East African coastBroad documented localities — not a complete range map.
East Africa, including Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Warm woodland, coastal vegetation and disturbed wooded habitats.
Forages on the ground and vegetation, commonly during cooler or darker periods.
Sugary plant-associated liquids and animal protein from carrion or captured arthropods.
Queen-led colonies with size-variable workers in protected cavities or soil-associated nests.
What makes this species remarkable?
The type series is associated with the East African region.
Its worker polymorphism supports division of labour between routine foraging and defence.
Published ecological observations remain limited.