19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Green Asian weaver ant

This is a Green Asian weaver ant. Normally Green Asian weaver ant is diurnal, active throughout the day, preying on arthropods and small insects or collecting sweet substances such as honeydew from sap-sucking insects. They play an important role in seed dispersal, scattering, and consuming seeds from a variety of species.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
Camera: SM-J120G
Copyright: © Fathima Nusfa