RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Scientists have observed signs of dominance among populations of a rather infamous ant species, Lepisiota canescens. The species has begun organizing into supercolonies in the ancient church forests of Ethiopia. Evidence of Lepisiota canescens supercolonies was discovered in forests owned by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church -- one of only a few pre-colonial Christian denominations in Africa. In Ethiopia, researchers have observed the Lepisiota canescens supercolonies expanding beyond the perimeters of church forests. In a new paper on their discovery, published this week in the journal Insectes Sociaux, scientists warn the newly dominant ant is a global threat.

Source: Ethiopian News November 22, 2016 19:40 UTC