Carebara castanea

Carebara castanea is a species of ant from the Myrmicinae subfamily. The scientific name of this species was first published in 1858 by Smith.[1][2] It is found in Thailand, Laos, and China.

Carebara castanea
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C. castanea
Binomial name
Carebara castanea
(Smith, 1858)

Carebara castanea is consumed by humans in northern Thailand.[3][4] It is locally known as maeng man (แมงมัน), or subterranean ant.

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