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Weaver Ant

Oecophylla smaragdina

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Description:

Weaver Ant 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.

Habitat:

A very commonly found ant throughout the forests of India. These were seen at a small forest near a river.

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Oecophylla smaragdina

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