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Weaver Ant

Oecophylla smaragdina

Photo by ramya
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Field Notes

Description:

Its bite leaves you with a burning sensation. It smells acidic.

Reference Links:

Weaver ant, Weaver ant: Facts, Discussion Forum, and Encyclopedia Article

Species ID Suggestions

Weaver ants or Green ants

Genus- Oecophylla

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Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
I changed your title so hopefully someone will notice and ID your ants.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2011

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