Brachygastra lecheguana (Latreille, 1824), formerly known as Nectarina lecheguana, is a species of dark paper wasp found across tropical to subtropical America. It nests in underbrush in grassland-type environments, and species of the genus Brachygastra store honey, a trait characteristic of the genus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. Wasps and hornets; stings Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Brachygastra mellifica — considered venomous
- Pachodynerus nasidens — considered venomous
- Brachygastra azteca — considered venomous
- Polybia rejecta — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Vespidae
- Genus
- Brachygastra
- Species
- Brachygastra lecheguana
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