Two new camponotus species increase the diversity of ant fauna in Chile, suggesting ecological significance.
Camponotus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is one of the most diverse ant genera in the world (>1000 species); however, only six species have been described in Chile, with the last description being in 1935. Recently, various specimens have been collected that do not match the descriptions of known species, suggesting the existence of new species that need to be described. In the present study, two new species are proposed for Chile. Descriptions, diagnoses, and photographs are included for the new taxa. With these new species, the myrmecological fauna of the genus Camponotus present in the country is increased by 33%.
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