Wide-legged Citronella Ant

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Lasius latipes

Wide-legged Citronella Ant, a reference photo
Photo: CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Lasius latipes is a species of ant in the genus Lasius. It is native to the United States. It is a temporary social parasite, which means queens typically invade nests of Lasius neoniger to begin their own colony.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Wide-legged Citronella 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
Lasius
Species
Lasius latipes

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