Green-head ants are also called green ants (but not to be confused with the green tree ants of northern Australia, which do not sting). Green-head ants are common, and love our grass lawns.

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants. Mother Nature had ...

High above the forest floor, hardworking green tree ants face a deadly invasion by trap-jaw ants. Will teamwork and strategy be enough to protect their leafy stronghold?

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Researchers have discovered ant neurotoxins for the first time while studying ants including the Australian green ant and South American bullet ant which have stings that cause long-lasting pain.

Researchers looked at 26 species of ants, and found that the critters could be a ‘promising tool’ in the fight against other pests. But it’s not a new idea, the study’s authors state.

After the ants touched the site with their feelers, the caterpillars secreted the nectar, which initially calmed the ants. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 ...