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Camponotus Compressus - Indian Black Ant- Animal India
A large group of Indian Black Ants, or Common Godzilla Ants (Camponotus compressus), is seen nibbling on sugar residue from a sweet container in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 4, 2024. These ground-nesting ants are common in parks, gardens, plantations, and around human habitats across India and Southeast Asia. Recognizable by their large, black bodies and reddish-brown legs, major workers measure between 11 to 16 mm and have prominent mandibles, while minor workers, with smaller heads, range from 6 to 8 mm. Known as general predators, they also feed on plant sap and are frequently found in toilets, consuming urea. Additionally, they contribute to soil enri (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11743360 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Indian Black Ants
Common Godzilla Ants
Camponotus compressus
sugar residue
sweet container
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
November 4
2024
ground-nesting ants
parks
gardens
plantations
human habitats
Southeast Asia
large black bodies
reddish-brown legs
major workers
minor workers
prominent mandibles
general predators
plant sap
toilets
urea
soil enrichment
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
ant species
ant behavior
ant habitat
ant anatomy
ant diet
ant ecology
worker ants.
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