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 |