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| '''Carpenter ants''' are large, black ]s (1/4" - 1") ] to large parts of |
'''Carpenter ants''' are large, black ]s (1/4" - 1") ] to large parts of the world. They prefer dead, damp ] in which to build nests. It is believed the species of ] that are toxic become so through their diet, which consists in part of carpenter ants. | ||
| It is believed the species of ] that are toxic become so through their diet, which consists in part of carpenter ants. | |||
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| Also seen in the Republic of Ireland, Co. Louth, near lakes and streams | |||
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Carpenter ants are large, black ants (1/4" - 1") indigenous to large parts of the world. They prefer dead, damp wood in which to build nests. It is believed the species of poison arrow frogs that are toxic become so through their diet, which consists in part of carpenter ants.
Species
External links
- University of Kentucky Extension Fact Sheet (Mike Potter)
- Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet (William F. Lyon)
- Virginia Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet (Eric Day)
- University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension (Barb Ogg)
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