Leaf Cutting Ant Forum

Riccardo sent me this picture of his Atta fungus and I really want to know what the white fluffy stuff is? Is it good for the ants or Something? I think I heard before they use it as anti-bacterial or medicene?

That is an area of growth that the ants have not managed to control. Might be betterfor Ric to remove it with a spoon. Rest of the fungus looks great. That happens sometimes. As long as it doesnt spread it will be fine. Leaf Cutters try to practice monoculture and the presence of any other species is not desirable. Sometimes they need a help.

Andrew I had move more but some are in lumps that I can't get to it what will happen ?? I got the one that was in the pic tho will it best get the hole fungus out sort it ?

No just play it by ear. Should resolve itself. Nothing to worry about, Ric.

No just play it by ear. Should resolve itself. Nothing to worry about, Ric.

Okay it's broken the to bits the white stuff and can't get it will they take it out of the pod and dump it in trash ? They are cutting like mad etc

Acromyrmexbob wrote:No just play it by ear. Should resolve itself. Nothing to worry about, Ric.

Using your ear Ricco is a technique that Andrew has perfected in Trinidad, amazing to see!

Am not using my ear lol lmao they attack me