Colombian Leafcutter Ant

Atta colombica (often misspelled Atta columbica) is one of 47 species of leafcutter ants. This species is part of the Attini tribe (the fungus-growing ants).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Colombian Leafcutter Ant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Atta cephalotes
• Acromyrmex octospinosus
• Atta sexdens
• Atta opaciceps
• Acromyrmex coronatus
• Acromyrmex disciger

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Formicidae

Genus

Atta

Species

Atta colombica

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