Harvester Ant
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Genus: | Pogonomyrmex |
Pogonomyrmex is the genus of harvester ants; there are 95 different species of extant harvester ants. [5] Colonies can survive anywhere from 14-50 years and reach up to 10,000 workers. [4] The genus Pogonomyrmex is known for its habit of collecting seeds and other items. These ants are also known for their painful and venomous sting.