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Oecophylla smaragdina
Weaver ants vary in color from reddish to yellowish brown dependent on the species. They measure about 1 cm in length.
Weaver ants are arboreal and are known for their unique nest building behaviour where workers construct nests by weaving together leaves using larval silk. They are found in a belt that extends from Eastern Africa to the North of Australia through South and South East Asia.
Although weaver ants lack a functional sting they can inflict painful bites and often spray formic acid directly at the bite wound causing intense discomfort. Shot on Nikon D750
Spotted on Jun 7, 2019
Submitted on Sep 17, 2019
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Good shot. Trying to do some tricky dance?