Green Ants nest -Oecophylla smaragdina- Lizard Island -141018 (1)
Set of 3 -The green tree ant found in Northern Australia is a type of weaver ant found in many parts of the world. The Australian species (Oecophylla smaragdina) is commonly referred to as either a green tree ant or weaver ant. They are called weaver ants because they weave a nest together out of leaves. The leaves are joined by a silky substance produced from their larvae.
Due to the absence of bees in this part of Australia they are pollinators of fruit flowers.
Apparently, green ants are a good source of vitamin C, taste of lemon, and are traditionally used by Aboriginal people.
Green Ants nest -Oecophylla smaragdina- Lizard Island -141018 (1)
Set of 3 -The green tree ant found in Northern Australia is a type of weaver ant found in many parts of the world. The Australian species (Oecophylla smaragdina) is commonly referred to as either a green tree ant or weaver ant. They are called weaver ants because they weave a nest together out of leaves. The leaves are joined by a silky substance produced from their larvae.
Due to the absence of bees in this part of Australia they are pollinators of fruit flowers.
Apparently, green ants are a good source of vitamin C, taste of lemon, and are traditionally used by Aboriginal people.