Medium polymorphic workers; majors have broader heads and heavier mandibles than minors.
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Camponotus festinus
A fast-moving Southeast Asian carpenter ant of forest vegetation.
About this species
Camponotus festinus(Smith, 1857)
Information reviewed15 July 2026
Camponotus festinus is a Southeast Asian carpenter ant found in tropical wooded habitats. Workers forage across trunks, branches and the forest floor, combining honeydew collection with opportunistic predation and scavenging.
Taxonomy
Animalia · Arthropoda · Insecta · Hymenoptera · Formicidae · Formicinae · Camponotini · Camponotus
Source checked · checked 2026-07-15
Southeast AsiaBroad documented localities — not a complete range map.
Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and surrounding regions.
Tropical forest, forest edge and wooded secondary growth.
Active on vegetation and along established foraging routes, often with increased activity in cooler conditions.
Honeydew, plant exudates, carrion and small arthropods.
Colonies occupy protected cavities in wood or other sheltered sites and contain several worker sizes.
What makes this species remarkable?
The name festinus refers to a swift or hurried appearance.
Workers use chemical trails and repeated routes to exploit dependable food.
The species is part of a very diverse Southeast Asian Camponotus fauna.
Sources and scientific references
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