Family: Formicidae
Species: Camponotus gigas
Common Name: Giant Forest Ant

Location: Nee Soon Swamp Forest

Giant forest ants are distinctively black and reddish brown that can reach lengths of up to 30mm. They can be found in Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves.

Their diet consists of 90% honeydew, but they will also consume insects and bird droppings