These ants are one of the largest found on the east coast of the United States and Canada, they are notorious for their property damage and massive size.

C. fragilis are very quirky beautiful yellow desert Carpenter ants from North America. They are among the fastest growing Camponotus species in the United States and are a very good choice as a beginner species.

This species was brought to DC by cherry trees from Japan some decades ago. It then spread throughout the DMV region all the way up to Philadelphia and south to Woodbridge. Colonies are opportunistic and will nest under bark, in logs, and under rocks. This species has a very strong feeding reaction and the recruiting process is fascinating to watch. Workers are easily contained with barriers such as talc and fluon. All nests that can retain humidity are suitable for this species.