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Oecophylla smaragdina
The larvae and pupae are collected and processed into bird food, fish bait and in the production of traditional medicines in Thailand and Indonesia.
This is a species of arboreal ant found in Asia and Australia. They make nests in trees made of leaves stitched together using the silk produced by their larvae.
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Nice photo, and very interesting description.
Thank u alice mam
Good information, Good picture!