Camponotus variegatus, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 03-30-2011. Ruler units in millimeters. The video was taken at night.
[taxonomy:binomial=Camponotus variegatus]
This ant species is easy to find when you move around Namakwaland. They are pretty big and signalize between them and to potential predators (like humans!) by lifting the furry grayish abdomen.
~2.5cmCamponotus dryandrae queenThis large queen ant was resting on a leaf in the garden this morning.Camponotus dryandrae worker Thanks Farhan for the ID