Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius)
Taxonomic position
Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apocrita: Formicidae: Formicinae
Common names
Green tree ant, weaver ant
Habitat / Crop(s) damaged
Jack, pigeonpea, mango.

The ants form nests by webbing leaves together, which do not show signs of drying.
Pest status
A nuisance pest.
Images
Nest Nest Nest nest ant queen Adult queen Adult queen Adult in dorsal view Adult, lateral view
Adult, lateral view oecophylla head

 Photo credit : NPIB, UAS, Bangalore