Cocoa Black Ant

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Dolichoderus thoracicus

Cocoa Black Ant, a reference photo
Photo: portioid · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Dolichoderus thoracicus is a species of ant in the genus Dolichoderus. Described by Smith in 1860, the species is widespread in Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cocoa Black 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
Dolichoderus thoracicus

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