Dorymyrmex flavopectus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex described by Smith in 1944. It is endemic to the US state of Florida, where it is only found in scrub habitat.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow-chested Pyramid 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
- Genus
- Dorymyrmex
- Species
- Dorymyrmex flavopectus
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