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Maricopa Harvester Ant

Pogonomyrmex maricopa

Taxonomy

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

About

Pogonomyrmex maricopa, the Maricopa harvester ant, is one of the most common species of harvester ant found in the U.S. state of Arizona, but it is also known from California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Utah, and the Mexican states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa and Sonora. Its venom is believed to be the most toxic insect venom in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maricopa Harvester Ant?
The scientific name of Maricopa Harvester Ant is Pogonomyrmex maricopa.
What kingdom does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Maricopa Harvester Ant belong to?
Maricopa Harvester Ant belongs to the genus Pogonomyrmex.