Ptichopus angulatus is a beetle of the family Passalidae. It is widely distributed in Central America and Mexico and also reported from northern Colombia. It is associated with nests of Atta leafcutter ants: all life stages live in the nest detritus. The eyes are small and reduced.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ptichopus angulatus 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
- Pharochilus rugiceps
- Aulacocyclus edentulus
- Mastachilus australasicus
- Aulacocyclus kaupii
- Aulacocyclus teres
- Figulus regularis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Passalidae
- Genus
- Ptichopus
- Species
- Ptichopus angulatus
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