Oecophylla smaragdina
Hormiga tejedora verde asiática
Oecophylla smaragdina
Asian Weaver Ant
Iconic Asian ant that builds nests by sewing leaves together with larval silk. Enormous arboreal colonies and very aggressive. Workers are bright green or orange. One of the most popular in the hobby for its unique behavior.
26–34 °C
60–80%
100,000–500,000
Not required
⚡ Fast
Every 3 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
High protein demand. Feed mainly on live insects. Very active colony.
Year-round (depending on region)
Tropical wet season. Hot days with high humidity. Mass diurnal flight.
In captivity nuptial flights are rare. Queens are large and reddish in color.
Requires live plants or a similar structure to build leaf nests. Very territorial and aggressive. Bite hard.
Queen activity by month
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