3. Red ant

3. Red ant - Oecophylla smaragdina F. (Formicidae: Hymenoptera)
    Damage
    • The worker ants stitch together the terminal leaves with silk threads in the form of nests which remain green.
    • They move about in long train all over the trunks and they are attracted to mealy bugs.
    • They also cause annoyance to the climbers.

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