Atta texana

Atta texana, commonly known as the Texas leafcutter ant, is a species of social insect native to the southern United States and Mexico. These ants are notable for their ability to cut and carry large pieces of leaves and plant material, which they use to cultivate fungal gardens that serve as their primary food source. They live in complex underground colonies with a caste system that includes workers, soldiers, and a queen. Atta texana play an important role in their ecosystem by aiding in plant decomposition and soil aeration, but they can also become agricultural pests due to their damaging leaf-cutting activities.