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No. They take the leaf cuttings back to the mound to feed a fungus that they then eat.
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Do leaf-cutter ants eat leafs?
Most people think that Leaf-Cutter Ants eat, well, LEAVES, but, that is wrong. As their name suggests, they DO cut leaves, but when they get to the colony, they grind the leaves to a pulp and use it as a natural fertilizer for the FUNGUS that they eat.
Do leaf cutter ants eat leafs?
Most people think that Leaf-Cutter Ants eat, well, LEAVES, but, that is wrong. As their name suggests, they DO cut leaves, but when they get to the colony, they grind the leaves to a pulp and use it as a natural fertilizer for the FUNGUS that they eat.
What color is leaf cutter ant?
The leaf cutter ants are a red or brownish color
Do leaf cutter ants have backbones?
No.
Where can you buy leaf cutter ants?
There are quite a few places where you can buy leaf cutter ants. The best place to find them is on the internet.
Why are leaf-cutter ant also known as parasol ants?
After cutting out pieces of leaves, the ants carry them away holding the pieces over themselves, almost as if the leaf fragments are parasols, protecting the ants from the sunlight.
How do leaf cutter ants change thir environment?
They change thier environment by bringing little bit of leaves
Do leaf-cutter ants eat leaves?
Yes. As their name suggests, they DO cut leaves, but when they get to the colony, they grind the leaves to a pulp and use it as a natural fertilizer for the FUNGUS that they eat.by stritason
Why do Leaf cutter ants eat fungus?
Because the ants need to eat
What do leaf cutter ants look like?
happy
Can leaf cutter ants camouflage themselves?
dig
What do an ant eat?
I only know about Leaf-cutter ants. They find leaves, let them rot, then eat the mold.
