Weaver ants live in trees (they are obligately arboreal) and are known for their unique nest building behaviour where workers construct nests by weaving together leaves using larval silk.

Where are weaver ants found?

Oecophylla smaragdina (common names include weaver ant, green ant, green tree ant, and orange gaster) is a species of arboreal ant found in tropical Asia and Australia. These ants form colonies with multiple nests in trees, each nest being made of leaves stitched together using the silk produced by the ant larvae.

Are Weaver ants harmful?

Weaver ants can and will attack humans. Their bite is said to be quite painful, while the formic acid they then spray into the wound adds an extra layer to that pain.