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African weaver ant

insect
Also known as: Oecophylla longinoda
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  • Weaver ants
    weaver ant

    The African weaver ant (Oecophylla longinoda) is found in tropical forested areas of Africa, and the range of the Asian weaver ant (O. smaragdina) includes southeastern Asia, northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Weaver ants are used as a biological control

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    The African weaver ant (Oecophylla longinoda) is found in tropical forested areas of Africa, and the range of the Asian weaver ant (O. smaragdina) includes southeastern Asia, northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Weaver ants are used as a biological control

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