Asian weaver ant

The Asian weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) is a brightly colored, aggressive ant native to parts of Asia and Australia. Known for their impressive nest-building skills, they create living, leafy structures by weaving together tropical tree leaves using silk produced by their larvae. These ants are highly social, cooperate extensively, and are important predators of many pest insects, making them beneficial for natural pest control in agriculture. They are also known for their strong, biting defenses and can deliver painful stings if threatened. Their intricate nests and cooperative behavior exemplify advanced social organization in insects.