Leafcutter Ant Behavior and Threats

The video follows a leafcutter ant as it reaches the canopy to harvest leaves. The ant works efficiently with its powerful mandibles but makes a rookie mistake, leading to a dangerous encounter with nearby army ants. Eventually, the ant finds its way back to the nest by following a familiar trail.

What activity do the leafcutter ants engage in when they reach the canopy?

• Building nests

• Harvesting leaves

• Resting

• Searching for food

What unique feature helps the leafcutter ant cut through leaves?

• Long antennae

• Sharp claws

• Serrated zinc-lined mandibles

• Strong legs

What mistake does the leafcutter ant make during her work?

• She drops her leaf

• She falls from the tree

• She cuts the wrong leaf

• She gets lost

What is the main threat to the leafcutter ant when she is lost?

• Predatory birds

• Other leafcutter ants

• Army ants

• Flooding

What is the primary reason army ants are a threat to the leafcutter ant?

• They steal leaves

• They hunt other insects

• They destroy nests

• They compete for food

How does the leafcutter ant find her way back to the nest?

• By following the sun

• By using her sense of smell

• By following a trail

• By listening for sounds

What does the leafcutter ant carry back to the nest?

• A precious leaf

• A twig

• A piece of fruit

• A small insect