Paraponera clavata, commonly known as the bullet ant, is a species of ant known for its extremely painful sting. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests in Central and South America.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceStout, reddish-black workers resembling wingless wasps 1 Scientific Name Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Paraponera clavata
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Paraponera clavata, commonly known as the bullet ant
Description
resemble stout, reddish-black wingless wasps
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