Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus is a species of ant in the genus Leptomyrmex. Described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775, the species is endemic to Australia and is known as the red-headed spider ant.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-headed Spider 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
- Leptomyrmex ruficeps
- Leptomyrmex rufithorax
- Leptomyrmex wiburdi
- Leptomyrmex varians
- Iridomyrmex rubriceps
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Leptomyrmex
- Species
- Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus
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