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Dinoponera quadriceps

Dinoponera quadriceps

Classification

Class
Insecta

Dinoponera quadriceps is a queenless species of ants in the subfamily Ponerinae. The species, known from Brazil, is similar to Dinoponera mutica and uses venom for subduing large live prey and defense. Its venom could be of use to the pharmaceutical industry.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog