Formica archboldi is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, hence its common name, Skull-collecting Ant. They are known for their unusual behavior, which includes the collection and storage of Odontomachus (trap-jaw) ant skulls.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Skull-collecting 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Formica
- Species
- Formica archboldi
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