Lasius claviger, the smaller yellow ant or common citronella ant, is a species of ant belonging to the genus Lasius, formerly a part of the genus (now subgenus) Acanthomyops. Described in 1862 by Roger, the species is native to the United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Citronella 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
- Lasius coloradensis
- Lasius speculiventris
- Lasius brevicornis
- Lasius aphidicola
- Lasius murphyi
- Lasius interjectus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Lasius
- Species
- Lasius claviger
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