Synoeca ilheensis is a species of wasp in the genus Synoeca. It is found within the Atlantic Forest lowlands in South America. Members of this species are more aggressive and will warn invaders by producing a rhythm with their wings that resembles soldiers marching. Synoeca ilheensis was publicly announced on August 3, 2017.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. Wasps and hornets; stings Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Synoeca surinama — considered venomous
- Synoeca septentrionalis — considered venomous
- Synoeca cyanea — considered venomous
- Polistes goeldii — considered venomous
- Polistes aterrimus — considered venomous
- Monobia angulosa — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Vespidae
- Genus
- Synoeca
- Species
- Synoeca ilheensis
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