Camponotus sericeus (Fabricius, 1798)

Specimens examined: Remah, iii.1995, CAC. Sharjah Desert Park, 6.x.2004, AvH; 14.x.2004, AvH.

Distribution: African species, widespread in the Arabian Peninsula. Walker & Pittaway (1987) show the distribution map of C. sericeus extending into the UAE.