Black carpenter ant, a species of Ants

Also known as: Eastern black carpenter ant

Scientific name: Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Camponotus pennsylvanicus be distinguished from other carpenter ant species by the dull black color of the head and body, and by whitish or yellowish hairs on the abdomen. All castes of this species (including the major and minor workers, queens, and males) are black or blackish. The queens and the largest workers (also called super majors) are quite large and are some of the largest ants found on the North American continent. As with all ants, the antennae are elbowed. Workers usually have 12 antenna segments. Alates typically have yellowish wings.