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Oblique Gate-keeper Ant

Colobopsis obliqua
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Summary

Colobopsis obliqua, commonly known as the oblique twig ant, is a species of ant found in Southeast Asia. These ants are known for their unique defensive behavior, where they sacrifice themselves by rupturing their own bodies to release toxic chemicals when threatened. They have elongated mandibles and a distinctive oblique shape, which gives them their common name. They primarily inhabit forested areas and build their nests in tree cavities or hollow twigs.

Oblique Gate-keeper Ant

Colobopsis obliqua
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Tags

harmful
venomous
bite
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Hymenoptera
family: Formicidae
genus: Colobopsis