Leaves stitched togetherSourced
Worker ants use their larvae’s silk to join leaves
Weaver-ant workers pull leaf edges together, sometimes linking their bodies into chains to span a gap. Other workers then carry larvae to the seam and use the silk they produce to bind the leaves. Building the nest involves both pulling and joining.
The larvae contribute a material the workers need.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05