It's not easy being green

Another example of Queensland wildlife that bites back ... green ants, also known as weaver ants, because they weave leaves together to make their nests. The Aboriginals call them 'sugar ants' because their rear ends contain a sweet syrupy substance. The Aboriginals bite their rear ends off literally and eat them. I suppose it's a natural source of energy and according to bush tucker experts, it's a great panacea for colds and sore throats too. Some people have even been known to make green ant lemonade (hmmm).You wouldn't want to bite the wrong end of one these guys though, as green ants can deliver a nasty bite, spraying formic acid into the wound. I guess I would too if someone was treating me like an M&M.