Green ants

Scientific Name: 

Oecophylla smaragdina

First sighted: 

In trees throughout the property

These ants are very common. Fascinating to watch them create nests out of wattle leaves. Among other things, they tend mango trees, preying on aphids which can blemish the fruit.

Green ants and nest

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