Small-headed tree ant

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Liometopum microcephalum

Small-headed tree ant, a reference photo
Photo: Estella Ortega · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Liometopum microcephalum is a species of ant in the genus Liometopum. Described by Panzer in 1798, the species is endemic to Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Small-headed tree 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Formicidae
Species
Liometopum microcephalum

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