An African Ant Supercolony Is About To Invade Human Civilization
Researchers found the largest supercolony ever observed among an ant species in its native habitat, spanning more than 24 miles in length. D. Magdalena SorgerGiant Lepisiota canescens ants dispatching a smaller Pheidole ant.
Tired of their life among the trees, an African ant supercolony has begun expanding its borders — and humanity had better watch out.
The ant species in question, Lepisiota canescens, originates in the preserved forests surrounding Orthodox Christian churches in Ethiopia but could soon spread around the world and become a global pest.
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