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<i>Carebara castanea</i>

Carebara castanea

Species of ant

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.

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

References

  1. [1]
    Description of the species on Antwiki (Accessed 2013)
  2. [2]
    Description of the species on Antweb (Accessed 2018)
  3. [3]
    Wild-harvested edible insects
  4. [4]
    แมงมัน สุดยอดอาหารล้านนา


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