Featured in: Creatures from Habitats

Leaf-cutter Ant icon

Leaf-cutter Ant

Invertebrate
Leaf-cutter Ant
Leaf-cutter Ant

A strong insect that farms fungus underground.

💡 Fun Facts

  • Cuts pieces of leaves and carries them underground, using them to farm a special fungus which they then eat.

🕸️ Food Web

HerbivoreClick to explore how the Leaf-cutter Ant fits into the ecosystem!

Explore in Food Web

🎴 Field Research Data Cards

Picture
Units

Leaf-cutter Ant

P
Leaf-cutter Ant
Length / Height1.5 cm
Weight50 mg
Lifespan6 months
Top Speed0.3 mph
Heart Rate-
Intelligence
50
Stealth / Camo
50
Defence / Ferocity
40