Ant Species Quiz

Which ant species from South America cuts and carries fresh leaves back to its nest to grow fungus for food?

Which aggressive ant species, originally from South America, has a painful sting and has become invasive across the southern United States?

Which Central American ant has the most painful sting of any insect, rating a 4+ on the Schmidt Pain Index?

Which ant species forms massive raiding columns of millions of individuals that overwhelm and consume anything in their path?

Which ant species hollows out wood to build its nests, sometimes causing structural damage to buildings?

What role does a queen ant serve in the colony?

Which type of ant 'farms' aphids, protecting them and collecting the sweet honeydew they produce?

Which ant species forms 'supercolonies' spanning thousands of miles, with billions of cooperating individuals?

Which ant can snap its jaws shut at speeds of up to 145 mph, one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom?

Approximately how many species of ants have been identified worldwide?

Which African ant species is known for its aggressive swarm raids and is sometimes called the 'safari ant'?

Which ant uses silk produced by its larvae to weave leaves together, creating elaborate nests in trees?

How do ants primarily communicate with each other?

Which ant species collects and stores seeds in underground granaries, playing an important role in seed dispersal?

How much weight can an ant carry relative to its own body weight?