Polyrhachis rastellata is a species of ant in the subfamily Formicinae, found in few Asian countries. Two subspecies are recognized. Some texts include many more subspecies ranks. but it is debatable about these ranks. The following ten subspecies are according to Integrated Taxonomic Information System
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Polyrhachis rastellata 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
- Polyrhachis laevissima
- Polyrhachis australis
- Polyrhachis mucronata
- Polyrhachis moesta
- Polyrhachis pilosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Polyrhachis
- Species
- Polyrhachis rastellata
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