Delicious Red Tree Ant of Papua New Guinea- by Matt

Two weeks ago I found my favorite ant....to eat....in the Markam Valley of Papua New Guinea. Widely known here as Kurakum Ants, but there are a few locals that call them Muli Ants. "Muli" basically means lemon or any citrus. The Oecophylla smaragdina AKA weaver ant, green ant, green tree ant, and orange gaster actually is a source of vitamin C and protein. Many people are surprised when I eat them (just a few) but they taste good, like a lemon.

To see more pictures and read more about this fascinating ant go to: https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/3767/green-tree-ant.html