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Black Compact Carpenter Ant

Camponotus novogranadensis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Ophiocordyceps camponoti-novogranadensis is a species of fungus that parasitizes insect hosts, in particular members of the order Hymenoptera. It was first isolated from Parque Estadual de Itacolomi in Ouro Preto, at an altitude of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), on Camponotus novogranadensis. Description Its mycelium is a chocolate brown colour, and is especially dense around its feet, forming distinctive pads.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 2