Colobopsis truncata is a species of ant and type species of the genus Colobopsis. This species was first described in 1808 by M. Spinola, an Italian entomologist.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Gate-keeper 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
- Colobopsis mississippiensis
- Colobopsis obliqua
- Colobopsis impressa
- Camponotus nirvanae
- Camponotus hyatti
- Camponotus vitiosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Colobopsis
- Species
- Colobopsis truncata
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