Polyrhachis illaudata is a species of large ant found in Sri Lanka, India extending through Southeast Asia to the Philippines. The colonies have a single queen and nest within wood.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Polyrhachis illaudata 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
- Polyrhachis wolfi
- Polyrhachis vigilans
- Polyrhachis foreli
- Polyrhachis cupreata
- Polyrhachis dives
- Polyrhachis schlueteri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Polyrhachis
- Species
- Polyrhachis illaudata
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