Did someone say Pumpkin Pie-flavored fungus? Contrary to popular belief, Leafcutter Ants don’t actually eat the leaves—or pumpkins—they gather. Instead, they use them to cultivate fungus gardens that feed the colony’s larvae. Divided into castes, each ant has a specific role in maintaining the colony, whether cutting leaves, protecting the nest, or raising the larvae; these ants are smarter and stronger than what meets the eye. Join us on October 31st for another pumpkin feeding and watch these incredible invertebrates as they devour this essential resource! To learn more about Leafcutter Ants, visit butterflies.org/leafcutter-ants #LeafcutterAnt #Pumpkin #Halloween #ButterflyPavilion #CultureForAll