Neivamyrmex nigrescens is a North American species of army ant in the genus Neivamyrmex. The species is found in the United States and Mexico, and is the most widely distributed Neivamyrmex species in the United States. Due to its wide range, it has become the most studied and well-known species in its genus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Legionary 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
- Neivamyrmex opacithorax
- Aphaenogaster sardoa
- Tetramorium hispidum
- Aphaenogaster texana
- Nomamyrmex esenbeckii
- Tetramorium spinosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Neivamyrmex
- Species
- Neivamyrmex nigrescens
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