Formica japonica is a species of ant in the genus Formica. It is one of the most common ants in Japan, being found as well in Russia, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, and Korea.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Japanese Wood 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
- Formica hayashi
- Formica subsericea
- Formica argentea
- Polyergus samurai
- Iridomyrmex anceps
- Iberoformica subrufa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Formica
- Species
- Formica japonica
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