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Oecophylla smaragdina
A colony of weaver ants attempting to bridge a gap between a papaya (Carica papaya) tree leaf branch (not pictured) and a Fig (Ficus sp.) tree branch (shown here) using their bodies.
Large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
These ants are very defensive/aggressive. They have a distinct odor. Grateful for a confirmation of species ID.
Spotted on Aug 10, 2011
Submitted on Aug 11, 2011
9 Comments
Yes! They got me good on the day before I photographed them just walking by (before they were building the "bridge").
I,m very scared of them, they bite and its painful, they are very quick to attack.
Thanks everyone!
Great action..!!
I think they are Pagoda ants.
Amazing spotting!
Thanks both!
Fantastic set of photos, very interesting.
nice series