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African stink ant

Paltothyreus tarsatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Formicidae ›Genus: Paltothyreus

About

Paltothyreus (also known as African stink ant) is a monotypic genus of ants in the subfamily Ponerinae. Paltothyreus tarsatus, the single described species, is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa. Workers are very large in size (17–20 mm); queens are similar to workers, but larger (23 mm) and winged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African stink ant?
The scientific name of African stink ant is Paltothyreus tarsatus.
What kingdom does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does African stink ant belong to?
African stink ant belongs to the genus Paltothyreus.